Although these collections are housed in various libraries, they can be reserved through any library in the county. A 'Militaria' collection is based at Chester library, 'Agricultural' at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, 'Plays' at Hoole Library, 'Vocal Scores' at the County Reserve Store and ' Special Needs ' collection for children at Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield and Winsford libraries. Through a special arrangement the 'Railway' collection at Widnes Library is also available to Cheshire borrowers. For special needs provision for adults, see disabilities . Return to the top of the page.
Most libraries have collections of talking books, many of which are complete, unabridged recordings.
There is generally a small charge for borrowing these items, but persons who have difficulty in reading or handling books may borrow them free of charge. Catalogues in various formats, including Braille, are available. There is a teenage section in every library with books chosen for young people. These include both popular series and classics. Each library has a 'Teenage Fact File' - a reference collection of leaflets on subjects that concern young people.