Large Print books are complete, unabridged books designed with large, clear print on non-glare paper. You can find Large Print books at most branches of the Toronto Public Library.

Placing Holds for Large Print Titles:
You can place a hold for specific Large Print titles and have them sent to your local branch. If you need assistance, please ask the library staff to help you. You can also call Answerline (416-393-7131) to place holds for you.

You can also place holds using your home computer using the online catalogue.

Online Catalogue

Other collections you may find of interest:

Described Videos – these videos contain narration that describes the action during breaks in the dialogue. You can find described videos in the TPL Catalogue under the Subject Heading Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

Audiobooks – are abridged and unabridged versions of popular books on CD or cassettes. These are available in all branches for anyone to borrow. You can place holds for audiobooks.

Talking Books – unabridged recordings of popular-interest fiction and nonfiction books, which have been read aloud. Talking books are available in DAISY format, Compact Discs or audiocassettes. You can use Talking Books if you have a perceptual disability that prevents or inhibits you from reading works in their original format (Section 32.1, Canadian Copyright Act).

To borrow Talking Books you must fill out an application form, which you can get at your branch, on this web page, or by calling Home Library Service at 416-395-5557. A professional authority, such as a doctor, nurse, therapist or social worker must certify your eligibility on the application form. Completed application forms can be faxed to Home Library Services (Fax: 416-395-5594) or dropped off at your library branch.

Other services available at TPL:

Home Library Service: if you are confined to your home for three months or more due to age, illness or injury, library staff can select and deliver materials to your home on a monthly basis. With Branch PickUp Service, library staff select materials for you and then a friend or family member can pick them up for you at the most convenient branch.

Call the Home Library Services at 416-395-5557 for more information.

Large Collections of Large Print books are available at:

Agincourt	Leaside
Albert Campbell	Locke
Albion	Main Street
Barbara Frum	Maria A. Shchuka
Beaches	Maryvale
Bloor/Gladstone	Mimico
Brentwood	Morningside
Bridlewood	North York Central Library
Cedarbrae	Northern District
Deer Park	Pape/Danforth
Don Mills	Parliament
Dawes Road	Port Union
Eatonville	Richview
Eglinton Square	Runnymede
Elmbrook Park	S. Walter Stewart
Fairview	Steeles
Forest Hill	Weston
Humberwood	York Woods

 

Booklists of large print titles added in recent years. You can also borrow these publications through your branch.

	Large Print Titles added in 2008
	Large Print Titles added in 2007
	Large Print Titles added in 2006
	Large Print Titles added in 2005
	Large Print Titles added in 2003-2004
	Large Print Titles added in 2002
	Large Print Titles added in 2000-2001

Updated on: May 15, 2009