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Accessible Services

For Those with Vision Impairments...

There is more than one way to read a book! The Highland Park Public Library provides the following options:

  •  10" screen desktop video magnifier with Text-to-Speech functionality
  • Large-print books
  • Unabridged books on CDs and downloadable books and magazines
  • Portable table-top print magnifiers and hand-held magnifiers
  • Braille and raised-letter signs throughout the building
  • DVS (Descriptive Video Service) videotapes with voice-over description of scenes and action.

Additionally, there are "Talking books" and braille materials available through the Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center library service. If you're interested in receiving "talking books," contact Voices of Vision at 800-426-0709 to set up service. You may also visit their website to download an application for service.

For Those with Mobility Impariments... 

As a public building, the Library has been designed within ADA Compliance Measurements. For ease of mobility, the Library is equipted with the following:

  •  Rollator/Walker for in-library use
  • Designated accessible parking spaces
  • Ramp to sidewalk and doors
  • Power-assisted doors (front entrance)
  • Automatic doors (lower-level entrance)
  • Doorbell (to request assistance at front entrance door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible aisles, restrooms, and telephones
  • BigTrack adaptive mouse
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair lift for access to the Meeting Room
  • Wheelchair platform in the Auditorium
  • Reference services and item reserves by telephone

For Those with Hearing Impairments... 

  • Assistive listening devices, personal amplifiers for use at library programs and throughout the building
  • Signers/interpreters at library programs (please note a request at least five days in advance)
  • Closed caption DVD & Blu-ray discs

Library Social Story for Students

Parents and teachers of special needs students may find this social story about the library helpful to review before a library visit.

It shows students many of the people, places and things they may encounter in the library. 


Social Story

curbit! 

The Library will deliver to your car! Select books, movies, music, magazines, videogames, rokus, hotspots--anything from the catalog and place a hold on one or more items either online, through chat or by phone.

For information on using curbit call 847-432-0216

Home Library Delivery

Can't leave home? Let Us Bring the Library to You!

Receive deliveries of books, audiobooks, and CDs.

Materials are delivered to Highland Park Public Library cardholders every other Tuesday and picked up two weeks later.

The service is available to those who are unable to visit the Library due to age, illness, or disability. 

Call 847-681-7031 for details and registration.