Homai Special Formats Library

The Homai Special Formats Library is a national library service for children and young adult readers.

The Library's collections include:

  • Collage books: sturdy, hard-covered picture books with large print and braille text and bright, bold collage illustrations.
  • Braille books: fiction, non-fiction and textbooks.
  • Twin vision picture books: with clear plastic braille over the original print or with clear plastic braille pages inserted between the original print pages.
  • Audio books recorded on cassette: fiction, non-fiction and textbooks.
  • Large print books in 18 point font: mostly fiction for ages 9 to 16. We also have a growing non-fiction and textbook collection.
  • We also have a growing collection of fiction Playaway pre-recorded MP3 players. Please contact the Homai Special Formats Library about the procedure for borrowing these and the titles that are available.

Fun stuff for kids

Latest member news

  • The Miracle Worker fundraising performances

    From Tuesday 19 June to Saturday 23 June, in association with the Howick Lions Club, Howick College will be staging six performances of ‘The Miracle Worker’ at the Howick College Theatre. Proceeds from the performances will be donated to the RNZFB and Deafblind New Zealand. 21 May 2012

  • SEED leadership application deadline extended

    Don't miss your chance to develop your leadership skills! The RNZFB is looking for existing and emerging leaders within the blindness community to take part in our SEED Leadership programme. Apply by 28 May 2012. 02 May 2012

  • Jersey Boys audio described performance

    THE EDGE Centre for Performing Arts in Auckland will present an Audio Described performance of Jersey Boys on 3 June 2012. To book, phone 09 357 3354 or email groups@the-edge.co.nz 15 May 2012

  • Children's book to benefit blind people

    A special children’s picture book, Colour the Stars, is a poignant and uplifting story about two children which explores the question ‘How do you describe a colour to someone who can’t see?’. 09 May 2012