Accessibility
Richmond Public Library offers inclusive programs and services that foster learning, connection, and belonging for all community members, including people with disabilities. The Library is committed to creating welcoming and supportive spaces that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy.
Home Services
Register for Home Services, a free service that provides home delivery of library materials to Richmond residents who are unable to come to the library due to mobility or visual disabilities.
Assistive Technology
All library locations offer assistive tools like magnifiers, large-print keyboards, and sensory support items. On our website, you can use the ReachDeck Toolbar and Google Translate for reading, speech, and translation support. Ask a staff member about assistive technology at the library to make your visit more comfortable today!
Accessible Collections
Large Print Collection
Explore the library’s Large Print Collection, which features books with text that is 14-point font or larger, designed to provide an easier, clearer, and more comfortable reading experience.
Accessible Audiobook Collection (DAISY)
Register to access the Accessible Audiobook Collection (DAISY), a specialized collection available to customers with a perceptual (print) disability.
Libby (OverDrive)
Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks on your tablet, smartphone or computer. Libby has a range of accessibility features such as screen reader support and adjustable text size.
Interlibrary Loan
Request books in formats like large print through Illume, a BC & Yukon Interlibrary Loan service, if RPL does not have the items you’re looking for in the format you need.
PressReader
Access thousands of international newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages. PressReader offer easy access, offline downloads, and a personalized reading experience on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Hoopla
Stream or download a curated selection of diverse, high-quality movies and documentaries of different genres on your own device.