eBooks for dyslexia
Ednburgh Libraries Libby ebook service has thousands of adult, teen and children's titles available to download. You can use Libby on a computer, tablet, smartphone or ebook reader (not a basic Kindle) and borrow up to 10 titles at a time. There are automatic returns so you'll never get a fine.
You may find ebooks useful as you can change the:
● Size of the font
● Font type - you can use the OpenDyslexic font on the Libby app
● Background colour
● Line spacing
We also have a growing range of talking children's ebooks what have both audio and text to help support reading.
ACCESS
See the Libby information page for details of how to access Libby on your equipment
HELP
How to use guides - a full range of instructions for how to use Libby can be found on our Libby information page
Videos - there is a range of Libby help videos which show you how to set it up and use it
Digital help session - book a space at our digital help session on Tuesday afternoons on the Central Library's Mezzanine floor. Bring your device and we'll help you get set up. eMail informationdigital@edinburgh.gov.uk to book a space
Contact Information Digital with any queries you have - Tel: 0131 242 8047 or informationdigital@edinburgh.gov.uk
Home visits - if you are unable to visit the library it may be possible to arrange a home visit (contact Information Digital as above)
SUGGESTIONS
You can make an ebook suggestion by using our online book suggestion form