Accessibility

The Library provides materials in multiple formats to help meet the needs of all of our community members. Formats include:

• Large print books

• DVDs (many have subtitle options)

• Books on CD

• Downloadable eBooks (with adjustable text size)

• Downloadable eAudiobooks

• Online Databases (many of which include accessibility features such as text to speech and adjustable text size)

CELA provides services to public library members with print disabilities. Eligible patrons of all ages will find a broad range of choices including audio, braille, e-text and described video, delivered both physically and digitally, depending on the your preference.

For more information about CELA or how to register ask a staff member, email us or visit celalibrary.ca.

The Library has three DAISY players available to be borrowed by library card holders for up to four weeks at a time. DAISY players are portable CD players with brightly coloured tactile buttons that make them ideal for patrons who have trouble reading regular print. Our DAISY players can play DAISY books on CD or standard MP3 audiobooks. For more information please see a staff member, email us at info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca or call 705-325-2556.

Are you or somebody you know unable to visit the Library? Let us bring the library to you! This service is available to customers with a valid Library card who are confined to their home. Library material will be selected with the customer's personal preferences in mind and then delivered when requested.  Register now.  Call 705-325-2556 for more information.

Interested in becoming a Home Delivery Volunteer? See our Volunteer page for more details.

 The Orillia Public Library building is accessible, and includes:

• An elevator to all levels

• Ramps where necessary

• Accessible self checkout station

• Wide aisles and doorways

We are able to offer a number of features and technology to assist you including:

• Speech to text

• NVDA and Google text to speech reader
  
  
• Headsets 

• ZoomText large print keyboard

• Track ball mouse

OPL is committed to making this website accessible and easy to use for everyone, at all levels of ability. This website allows people using text-only browsers or other assistive technology to read the content on the page, including text descriptions for all images. It also features adjustable text size.

While we make every effort to keep all content on this website accessible to all visitors, please contact us for help if you find any information on this website that you cannot access.

The Orillia Public Library uses Browse Aloud, a free software that assists with reading on-line.

Public documents generated by the Library are available in alternate formats upon request.

Contact information:
Meagan Wilkinson, CEO
705-325-2573
mwilkinson@orilliapubliclibrary.ca