Description:Many Library locations offer access to a variety of devices and services that provide patrons with disabilities easier access to Library resources. For assistive technology information, call the Office of Community Outreach at 212-592-27552 or email accessibility@nypl.org.
Accessibility at NYPL Locations
The New York Public Library strives to ensure that its buildings are fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all New Yorkers. This commitment includes making every effort to improve accessibility in older branches with architectural challenges (NYPL has branches over 100 years old), and working to acquire the funding necessary to make key improvements.
Browse our directory of locations to find branches that are currently fully or partially accessible. If you have questions about accessibility at a particular branch, please contact Ask NYPL.
Accessible Resources
For more information or for an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypl.org. To learn more about the accessibility of NYPL websites and mobile applications, see our Web & Mobile Accessibility Policy.
Find programs and services below for our community members with disabilities:
Print Disabilities or Visual Impairment
Talking Books, Bookshare
Videos and DVDs with descriptive text
JAWs screenreading software, MAGic screen magnification software, and personal reading machines such as SIBL's Da Vinci video magnifier with Text-to Speech and an "Eye-Pal Solo" reading machine
Technology workshops, braille study groups, and more
Learning, Cognitive, or Developmental Disabilities
Movie screenings, art workshops, computer classes
Sensory-friendly storytime and playtime for children
Online resources for video storybooks and animated picture books
Free talking books and players
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
ASL interpretation and CART real-time captioning
Assistive listening devices, hearing loops
Captioned videos and DVDs
Physical Disabilities
Books by Mail
Talking Books