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Services for the Visually Impaired
Large Print Books - Thousands of easy-on-the-eye books are
located in the Reader Services Department. Click to see a list of
new large print books.
Large Print Periodicals - Reader's Digest
and the weekly New York Times are available.
Talking Books - People who can't read regular print due to
a temporary or permanent disability may qualify for the Talking
Books service. Once certified you may borrow audio books and special
audio equipment. There is no fee.
Audio Books - Thousands of audio books are housed in the
Multimedia Department. We carry both cassette and compact disc audio
versions of popular fiction and nonfiction books.
Video Magnifiers - A closed-circuit TV that enlarges print
up to 60 times is located in the Reader Services Department. Others
are available for home loan.
S.A.R.A. - Scan and Read Aparatus - This device allows the
visually impaired to place a book, magazine or other printed material
on a scanner and have it read the material back to the listener.
It can read a number of languages. Earphones are provided for privacy.
Services for the Homebound
The Books on Wheels Program delivers materials to residents of local
retirement and nursing homes. Arrangements can also be made for
home delivery on an individual basis for Northbrook residents.
Materials delivered include:
Books (including Large Print) - fiction, thrillers, mysteries,
romance & nonfiction.
Large Print Reader's Digest
Bi-Folkal Program Kits - containing slides, cassettes, memorabilia
and hands-on items encourage the sharing of memories. They are available
for loan to nursing and retirement homes, community organizations
and the public.
Services for the Deaf and Hearing
Impaired
Closed-Captioned Videos - available in our video collection.
TDD - Call 272-6229 for community information and for information
about library
resources, programs or services.
Materials - Books, videos and CD-ROMs on sign language.
Services for the Physically Disabled
Wheelchair - Located on the first floor for use in the library.
Catalogs - Equipment, clothing and other items.
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