Accessibility at Montgomery County Public Libraries
Accessibility is an important part of customer service at MCPL. This webpage lists services, collections and equipment that we provide (see links to individual library branches). Ask at the Information Desk if you need assistance locating items and services.
If you require accommodations to fully participate in library sponsored programs, contact the host library (five work days requested). For example, accommodations can include a request for a sign language interpreter, audio loop access, or front row seating.
If a publication produced by Montgomery County Public Libraries is needed in an alternate format (i.e. large type or Braille), check with your library at least five work days in advance. In some cases, additional time may be needed to complete the request.
Aspen Hill
Book/Tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Handicap parking
Large Print Book Collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only) (for in library use only)
Ramp entryway into lower level of building
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two tracks, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Bethesda
Book/Tape kits for children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Handicap parking
Large Print Book Collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two tracks, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Chevy Chase
Book/Tape Kits for children
CD Books
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Handicap parking
Large Print Book Collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two tracks, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Correctional Facility Library
Large print books
Copier with enlargement capability
Wheelchair accessible
Damascus
Audio loop in meeting room
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Handicap parking
Large print book collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two tracks, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Davis
Audio loop in both meeting rooms
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Handicap parking
Large print book collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two tracks, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Gaithersburg
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Large print book collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Germantown
Audio loops in meeting rooms
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Large print book collection
Magnifier
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Study Rooms
Taped books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Kensington Park
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for children and adults
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Little Falls
Book/tape kits for children
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Handicap parking
Large print book collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Talking Books, The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - available at the Disability Resource Center at Rockville Library (link to DRC)
Taped Books (two track tapes, both abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Long Branch
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Marilyn J. Praisner (Fairland)
Audio Induction loop in meeting room
Book/tape kits for children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) for print enlargement
Copier with enlargement capability
Handicap parking
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped books for adults and children (two tracks, abridged and unabridged) – link to catalog
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Noyes
Olney
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Handicap parking
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Poolesville
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed captioned television news for the public
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Interior ramp to meeting room through library and outside entry at sidewalk level
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Potomac
Book/tape kits for children
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Rockville
Audio described videotapes - sound track describes visual elements of a movie to a person with low vision or blindness
Audio loop in three meeting rooms
Book/tape kits for children
Braille books for adults and children through the Talking Book Service for customers eligible for service
Braille embosser (Romeo) in PC LAB
Braille translator (Duxbury), a software program which converts text to braille and braille to text, enabling a sighted person to convert text without knowledge of braille
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Customers can reserve titles online or browse the collection when they visit the library.
Computer Lab
Copier with enlargement capability
Disability Resource Center – focal point of collections, services, programs, partnerships Elevator access between two floors of the library
Handicap lift at Beall Avenue entrance
Handicap parking spaces (2) on Maryland Avenue at Plaza entrance
Handicap parking in three garages in Rockville Town Square
Large print book collection for children, young adults and adults
Magnifiers for in-library use
Non-fiction materials for parents, teachers and child care providers about children with disabilities and children who are deaf and hard of hearing
Non-fiction materials for, about and by people with disabilities and people who are deaf and hard of hearing
Public Access Catalog (PAC) at wheelchair accessible height
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Sign language videos for children and adults
Staff member fluent in sign language
Talking Books, The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - available at the Disability Resource Center at Rockville Library
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Quince Orchard
Audio loop in meeting rooms
Book/tape kits for children
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
(32") (2)
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Silver Spring
ADA Computer Workstation, wheelchair height (29”)
Book/tape kits for children
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Large print book collection
Ramp entryway to lower level meeting room
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Twinbrook
Book/tape kits for children
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Large print book collection
Ramp entryway into lower level of building
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
Wheaton
Book/tape kits for children
CD books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Large print book collection
Magnifiers (for in library use only)
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
White Oak
Book/tape kits for children
CD Books for adults and children
Closed Captioned videos and DVDs. Reserve titles online or browse the collection .
Copier with enlargement capability
Elevator access between two floors
Large print book collection
Screen enlargement software (Zoomtext) to use ADA Public Access Computer
Screen reader software (JAWS) to use ADA Public Access Computer software
Taped Books for adults and children (two track, abridged and unabridged)
TTY Service
Wheelchair accessible
