Accessible Library Services

We are committed to providing library services, resources and facilities that are inclusive and accessible to everyone in our community.

Please read our Policy on Accessibility Policy, opens a new window [PDF] for details regarding accessibility standards at MPL.

Accessible Services and Collections

Our customers have access to these accessible services:

Service	Location	Who It Helps
Kurzweil 3000 Software and Scanner	Angus Glen Markham Village Thornhill Community Centre	Converts scanned text into speech and reads it aloud
BrowseAloud	All locations except Thornhill Village	Reads website pages aloud
ZoomText Software	Angus Glen Thornhill Community Centre	Magnifies content on screen up to 36 times
Online Downloadable Audio Books Almost 5,000 OverDrive audiobooks Almost 3000 NetLibrary audiobooks	All locations Access remotely from home	eAudiobooks are helpful for readers with vision or reading disabilities. Audiobooks are also available on CD and as Playaways in our branches
E-Book Collection OverDrive eBooks Over 8,000 books from EBSCO	All locations Access remotely from home	eBooks allow you to change the size, shape, colour and contrast of text during online reading.
Wireless Internet Access	All locations	All branches offer free wifi allowing customers to access the internet using their own device.
CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access)	All locations Register online or visit any MPL branch to assistance in registering.	CELA offers collections for all ages for those experiencing a permanent or temporary print disability.
Homebound Service	Call your local branch to apply for homebound service	If you are unable to visit our libraries or to use CELA services we may be able to deliver books directly to your home through our Homebound Service.