Assistive Reading Equipment

The Gail Borden Public Library has a wide selection magnifiers and other assistive reading equipment available for check-out. See the Movies, Music, & More Desk for more information and check-out assistance. Compact+ Small portable device allows magnification of text and images up to 10X on a 4.3” wide screen display; light enough to carry inside a purse or pocket. Includes a wall charger for extended use. Aladdin Companion Large, portable magnifier providing up to 17x magnification.  2X Giant Size Foldable Magnifier Allows for hands free viewing, folding down compactly for easy storage and convenient carrying. High-Intensity Magnifier Lamp with Add-On Lens High-intensity lamp with a 5” distortion-free lens attached to the lamp shade. Halogen Illuminated Magnifier Extra-bright illuminated lens with a wide, distortion-free field of vision. 4X Clear Magnifier (ball type) with Bright Halogen Lamp Light-weight lens that rests directly on a book or magazine, sliding easily along the paper. Uses a halogen lamp with a telescoping arm. Adapt-a-Lap A light-weight portable desk and reading support.