Wayne County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
30555 Michigan Ave. Westland, MI 48186Phone: (734) 727-7300, Toll-Free: (888) 968-2737
The Wayne County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped serves thousands of qualifying residents of Wayne County who cannot read standard printed materials as a result of a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. Feel free to browse our site and take advantage of the many free resources available.
Who is Eligible?
Residents of Wayne County who are unable to read standard printed materials as a result of a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability qualify for service. This includes individuals who are unable to hold or turn pages of print books. Both individuals and organizations, such as schools, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, may enroll in the Talking Book program.That All May Read
The mission of the Wayne County Library for the Blind is to provide library service to the physically disabled population of Wayne County that is equal to the service provided to non-disabled residents.
For lists and searchable databases of our resources, please see our Materials page.
The following materials can be obtained through the Library:
- Talking Books, or books on tape
- Popular, current magazines on tape
- Descriptive Videos playable on a standard VCR
- Descriptive DVDs playable on a standard DVD player
- Copies of the King James or Jerusalem Bible on tape
- Large Print books
- Braille
The Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has over 60,000 titles. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we will do our best to secure the book you want!
Learn more about our new Brown Bag Book Club and take advantage of our Computer Classes for the visually impaired.
Digital Players have arrived! Click for more information.