Oakville Public Library
Service: Accessible Collections & Services
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK1309 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-815-2042 |
| Fax | 905-815-2024 |
| specialservices@oakville.ca | |
| Website | www.opl.ca/Library-Services/Accessibility |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/oakville.library/ Instagram: instagram.com/oakvillelibrary Twitter: twitter.com/OakvilleLibrary YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/OakvillePublicLibrar/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Tara Wong, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-815-2042 ext 2027; Email: tara.wong@oakville.ca |
| Funding | City / Town - Town of Oakville ; Provincial - Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Delivery by Mail (Due to COVID-19, not currently available) * if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL’s Delivery by Mail option * please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify * restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer Connection Kits * offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet * these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities * to learn more, please call your local branch for more information Reading Aides (Due to COVID-19, not currently available) * Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch * ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch * SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only * VictorReader: a Daisy disc player Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources * through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers * collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos |
| Hours | Visit website for branch hours |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | * Oakville resident * eligibility varies by service |
| Application | Call or visit |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Oakville Public Library, Central Branch 120 Navy St Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Community Programs ; Disabilities |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Libraries ; Public Libraries |
| Service Categories | Braille Materials/Collections ; Computer Access Aids ; Home Library Services ; Large Print Materials/Collections ; Library Audiovisual Services ~ Learning Disabilities ; Library Audiovisual Services ~ Visual Impairments ; Public Libraries ; Visual/Reading Aids |