The Arcadia Public Library offers a range of assistive technologies, materials, and services:

TECHNOLOGY


Merlin Elite (in Adult & Teen Services)

  • Make text larger
  • Magnify print text from 2.4x to 70x
  • Read text aloud.
  • Text-to-speech capability, options include speed and English & Spanish languages, and headphones are provided at the workstation
  • Download saved images and text-to-speech to a flash drive

ADA Compliant Public Computer Stations

  • Magnifier – screen enhancer
  • Narrator – text-to-speech capability
  • Onscreen Keyboard – alternative to typing
  • “Zoom Text” – magnification of electronic print and text-to-speech capability

ACCESSIBLE COLLECTIONS

Large Print Books: Our Large Print Collection includes fiction, nonfiction and Reader’s Digest Large Print Magazines.

Braille Institute Collection: We assist patrons with accessing and returning materials from the Braile Institute Library. We also assist patrons applying for a Library Card with the Braile Institute, so that they can have items shipped directly to their home at no cost.

Audiobooks: We have audiobooks in several different formats. If you come into the Library we have audiobooks on CD and on PlayAways (lightweight, portable, pre-loaded audiobook playing devices). Through our Digital Library, we have even more audiobooks available on Libby, which allows you to listen to audiobooks on your computer, tablet or mobile device.

eBooks: Our eBooks are available through Libby. When reading eBooks on Libby, readers can enlarge text, as well as adjust color and contrast levels.

FURTHER ASSISTANCE

For assistance in locating resources and services, you may reach a librarian by phone at (626) 821-5569 during regular Library hours.

Patrons can also reach Library staff through our Ask a Librarian online chat or email at Ref247@ArcadiaCA.gov