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Living Paintings

Monet lost his eye sight
But he never lost the passion
he felt for his art

About Our Work: Our Free Library

A mother and her daughter discovering a Living painting

"...it's fantastic that we can have these books through the post and have up-to-date interesting ones sent to us. It's terrific."

"Living Paintings has made a huge difference to my daughter's life and I'd like to ask you to make a difference to other children's as well."

The Living Paintings library service is the way in which all our specialist touch and sound packs are made available to blind and partially sighted people throughout Britain and Ireland.

  • Our library service is totally free to all members.
  • Any blind or partially sighted person – young or old – can join the library, as can their carers, teachers and families.
  • It is a principle of Living Paintings to lend to any person or organisation who will benefit.
  • The library service is delivered via the post and so anyone in Britain and Ireland can receive loans wherever they may be.
  • Loans are made not only to the home but also to schools and other organisations supporting visually impaired people