Accessibility in Libraries

Everyone can use and enjoy their library. We have services and facilities to help library users with a disability or impairment including:

Access

• Induction loops in all libraries
• High visibility screen option on all our self-service kiosks
• Dome magnifiers or magnifying sheets at all libraries
• Baskets and a small trolley to place items you wish to borrow as you browse - only available at Wakefield Library
• Our Mobile Library has regular stops throughout the district
• Our Mobile Library service in your own home is available if you find it difficult to visit your local library due to illness, age or disability
• Registered assistance dogs are welcome in all libraries

Please see individual library pages for details of step-free access, lifts, toilets and parking

Stock

• Large print and talking books are available free of charge in all libraries
• Books from specialist publishers such as Quick Reads and Barrington Stoke to help struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers
• Support for emergent readers and English speakers of other language students including Reading Ahead. Please contact us for further information
• Multi-sensory Bag Books are available for loan to professionals working with children with learning disabilities or visual impairments.
  Contact Airedale Library for details

Computers

• Free Internet access at all libraries
• A wide range of free Online services to access from home, including talking books, language courses and magazines to download
• All our computers have Microsoft accessibility options such as screen magnifier as standard
• Dolphin SuperNova software with large letter keyboard and trackball mouse is available at Wakefield Library