Digital download or access to books, magazines and newspapers remain available. However, due to an Ontario government directive closing non-essential businesses, the production and delivery of DAISY CDs and physical braille is suspended.
As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, we want to reassure you that the health and safety of our patrons, member libraries, colleagues, educators and staff are CELA’s primary concern. We know that reading can bring comfort in uncertain times, and our team is committed to maintaining reading options for our patrons.
We know how important clear and transparent information is, so we have developed a CELA services and COVID-19 webpage where we will be posting COVID-19 information and updates related to CELA services. On this page you can learn about our health and safety protocols, find information about how to use our digital options, and get updates regarding our services. Please visit this page and feel free to reach out to our Contact Centre if you require further assistance. Our social media channels will also continue to update patrons as needed.
Update: As a result of a government directive, the production and delivery of DAISY CDs and physical braille are now on hold in an effort to combat COVID-19. Access to digital books, magazines and newspapers will continue.
EasyReader is a free accessible reading app designed for readers with dyslexia, low vision or blindness. Use it with our Direct to Player books!
Watch our video on EasyReader.
We continue to add new and enhanced functions and content to our website. Recent updates include:
For more information, please visit the Website updates page.
CELA members with proof of disability can access books from our Bookshare collection. Bookshare offers 600,000 titles, including books for all ages, best sellers, and more. The books are available in electronic text, braille and audio formats; please note that audio versions are in synthetic speech (computer voice), not human-narrated.
