Accessibility Resources

Huntsville Public Library seeks to make its collections and services accessible to all members of the community and visitors.

We seek to ensure its collections and services are accessible to all members of the community and visitors.

The library has a number of collections, equipment and services available that may be useful for persons with disabilities.

Please contact the library using the contact information below with any questions or comments.

The following is a listing of collections equipment and services the library offers that may be useful for those with special needs. Please contact the library if you have any questions.

Library Collections

• Spoken word books

  • Books on Cassette (audio tape)
  • Books on CD (traditional music style CDs)
  • Books on MP3 on CD (small trial collection)
  • Books on MP3 pre-loaded on portable Play Away players
  • Books for download in MP3 format from Overdrive
  • Books for download in MP3 format from NetLibrary - See Electronic Books

• Large Print

  • Adult Hard Covers
  • Children's Hard Covers
  • Large Print Edition of Reader's Digest

• Visual Dictionaries

• Described Movies (augmented audio track includes description of action)

  • On VHS (includes video image)
  • On CD (sound track and augmented description only)
  • On audio cassette (sound track and augmented description only)

In-House Equipment

• Reading Machine (CCTV print magnifier)
• Magnifiers and magnifying glasses
• Computer with assisted technology for people with learning or visual impairments (e.g. Jaws, Zoomtext)
• Two Walkalators (walkers with seat and basket for carrying books & bags)

Outreach Services

• Home delivery of library books and materials by volunteers for people who are homebound
• Partnerships with Visually Impaired Persons Support Group (VIPS)
• Consultation with Town Advisory Committee for persons with Disabilities