Markham Public Library’s vision is to be the place where Markham’s diverse communities come together to imagine, create, learn and grow. To this end, Markham Public Library is committed to providing service in a way that respects the dignity and independence of individuals with disabilities, fosters inclusion, and strives to identify, prevent and remove barriers to access and participation.
Learn how MPL is actively removing barriers and advancing accessibility for our staff and customers with needs.
Accessibility Services
One-on-One Tutorial
In-person or virtual individual tutorials are customized to the learning needs and outcomes of each customer.
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TTY Relay Service: 711
Hearing impaired customers can communicate with library staff through the TTY Relay Service.
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Assistive Tools on Public Computers
All our branches have public access computers with assistive tools such as NVDA (Screen reader), Easy Reader (Reading support), Magnifier (to zoom on the screen), Narrator (screen-reading app)
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Homebound Delivery
Customers who are homebound can get library items delivered to their homes. Please reach out to your preferred branch to learn more about which option works best for you.
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Work Experience Program
A volunteer opportunity specifically designed to provide work experience to youth with a disability.
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Assistive Equipment
Victor Reader Stratus
Magnifier
Large print keyboard
Accessibility Collections
- Audiobook on CD, opens a new window
- Downloadable and streaming audiobooks, opens a new window
- eBooks, opens a new window
- Large print books, opens a new window
- DAISY players on loan, opens a new window
- Playaways, opens a new window (MPL3 Players preloaded with audiobooks)
- BrowseAloud (available at all branches except Thornhill Village)
- Dementia Care Kits, opens a new window
- Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), opens a new window
- Learning Toys, opens a new window