Large Print Books 2009 - Toronto Public Library

Large Print Books 2009

Contents

Introduction

page 3

Fiction

page 9

Mystery

page 51

Romance Science Fiction

page 86 page 93

Western Non Fiction

page 94 page 96

Large Print Books in French page 130

Canadian Large Print

page 137

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Large Print Books

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. New this year are large print books in French.

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 (416-3937131 or TTY only 416-393-7030) to place holds for you.

You can also place holds using your home computer. Access the TPL HomePage at torontopubliclibrary.ca and place holds using the 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

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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.

E-books ? An ebook or electronic book is a book you read on a computer. They can be read in a web browser such as Internet Explorer. You may need Adobe Acrobat to read some eBooks but other than that you will need no special software.

eAudiobooks ? are audiobooks that you can download. They are digital audio files you can download and listen to on your computer and on some portable music players.

Download books, movies and music Overdrive ? a new way to download popular books, movies, music and audiobooks. Enjoy them on your computer or make them portable for your MP3 player or PDA.

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You can find ebooks and eaudiobooks at torontopubliclibrary.ca/ebk_index.jsp.

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 the web page torontopubliclibrary.caspe_ser_talk.j sp; 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

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