People of all abilities are welcome at Parkland Community Library. Accessibility promotes equitable access to library services and electronic resources. PCL is fully accessible and provides materials, assistive technology, and programs. Patrons may use these items in-library by request on a first-come-first-serve basis. Ask a tech assistant or reference librarian for assistance.

Large Print Keyboard
AudioRange Wireless Headphones

AudioRange in-ear TV headphones: These hearing amplifiers are hassle-free. Turn them on to listen with no pairing required.

These hands-free magnifiers fit over eyeglasses. LED light option available.

Materials

The Parkland Community Library provides materials in different formats for the visually and hearing impaired, including:

Large print books: printed in an easy-to-read font.
eAudiobooks are available for download through Libby and Hoopla.
eBooks allow patrons to adjust the font and color of the screen.
Audiobook, CD Audiobook, Playaways: Pre-loaded devices for listening to audiobooks.
Closed captioning on many DVDs as well as Hoopla streaming services.
Interlibrary loan: If we don’t own an item in the format you need, we can request it from another library.

Library Catalog

Assistive Technology

The Parkland Community Library provides materials in different formats for the visually and hearing impaired, including:

Magnifying glasses with light to enlarge materials.
Large print computer keyboard.
Braille keyboard overlay.
Microsoft accessibility tools, including Narrator and Magnifier.
Information about apps patrons can download to their phone or tablet for both iOS and Android.
ASKaLibrarian chat.
Information on national services, including Braille and Audio Reading Materials (BARD), through the National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS through the Library for Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP).

Programs

Closed captions for all ages
Assistive listening devices and magnifying glasses are available for use while attending programs.

Sensory Kits

We have kits for patrons of all ages and ability levels!

Benefits of our sensory kits include:

Improvement of fine motor skills
Stress relief
Daily living skills
Exploration and tactile interactivity

Other available items include:

Board games
Communication cards for nonverbal and ESL patrons
Lap pads
Large print word search
Noise-canceling headphones
Puzzles
Visual timer

Adult Sensory Kits

Adult sensory kits are now available to circulate.

Please visit the Reference desk to pick up a kit for checkout.

Kids

Children’s sensory kits are available for in-house use only.
Stop by the Youth Services desk for children in the Barclay Family Children’s Wing for availability.