Tuesday 28 January, 10am to 3pm, Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DB
Braille and Beyond Library Tour
From September 2024, the UK will embark on a journey of celebration and discovery with the launch of the Braille and Beyond Tour across the UK. This year-long initiative invites you to join braille experts and allies in honouring the 200th anniversary of the braille code's invention and exploring its profound impact in the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
Braille continues to be a gateway to independence, literacy, and cultural connection for millions of blind people worldwide. When we celebrate braille, we celebrate the potential of blind people to live the lives we want without limits.
You are invited to participate in this historic celebration by joining Braille 200 events being held at libraries across the UK, or we can support you with creating your own Braille 200 event.
Tuesday 25 February, 10am to 3pm, Lisburn Library, 23 Linenhall Street, Lisburn, BT28 1FJ
Tuesday 25 March, 10am to 3pm, Swansea University Library, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP
Wednesday 23 April, 10am to 2pm, St Ninian’s High School Library, St Ninian’s High School, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG (not a public event).
Tuesday 20 May, 10am-3pm, Guille-Alles Library, Guernsey
Wednesday 21 May, 10am-3pm, Jersey Library, 81 Halkett Place, St Helier
Thursday 12 June, 10am to 3pm, Bath Central Library, 19-23 Northgate Street, The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN
Thursday 15 July, 10am-2pm, Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LN
Penarth Library, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2YT – Date TBC
