If you are lucky enough to live on the Gold Coast you now have another reason to rejoice. Gold Coast City libraries have recently installed ClearView Magnifiers with Speech in the following 8 libraries for use by people with Low Vision.  Demonstration and training days are planned for each library on the dates listed below. Please contact your local library to book a space.

Nerang Libary Ph: 5581 7180

Friday 2 September 10am – 10.30am

Upper Coomera Library Ph: 5582 9300

Friday 9 September 10am – 10.30am

Broadbeach Library Ph: 5581 1555

Wednesday 14 September 10am – 10.30am

Helensvale Library Library Ph: 5581 1625

Thursday 15 September 10am – 10.30am

Runaway Bay Library Ph: 5581 7220

Thursday 15 September 10am – 10.30am

Elanora Library Library Ph: 5581 1671

Friday 16 September 10am – 10.30am

Southport Library Ph: 5581 7200

Wednesday 21 September 10am – 10.30am

Robina Library Ph: 5581 1600

Thursday 22 September 10am – 10.30am

The ClearView Widescreen Magnifier with speech encompasses the popular ClearView Magnifier together with a text to speech function. This means you can magnify any text but if your eyes get tired from reading the ClearView will read it out for you.

For many people the local library has always been much more than a place that houses books. Often they are the centre of a community and a place to socialise and meet other people with similar interests. When someone starts to lose their vision they often stop going to the library as well. Gold Coast City is to be congratulated on this initiative that will enable many people to continue to visit their local library and be part of their local community.

If your local library is interested in learning more about low vision aids, one of our Low Vision Consultants would be very happy to give a talk and demonstration to staff. Please help us spread the message!