ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

German Central Library for the Blind

The German Central Library for the Blind is a special place where people who have difficulty seeing can borrow books and other materials. It's like a regular library, but everything is designed to help people who can't see well.

The library has a special way of making books so that people who are blind or visually impaired can read them. Instead of regular print, the books have raised bumps called Braille. People can feel the bumps with their fingers and "read" the book that way. The library also has audio books and other material that can be listened to.

The library is a big building with lots of different rooms. Some rooms have computers that can read things out loud to people. Others have special machines to create Braille books. There's also a place where people can meet and talk about the books they've read.

The librarians who work there are very friendly and helpful. They can help you find the books you want to read and explain how to use the special machines and computers. The library is a great place for people who can't see well to explore new books, learn new things, and have fun!