Accessibility & Accommodation

The Library is committed to providing accessible services and creating an accessible environment. We do our best to provide our materials in alternative formats where they exist. To request an alternative for non-accessible content, please contact the Library for assistance. 

We offer Visiting Library Services for members who cannot visit the library in person or have no assistance with picking up and returning materials. 

The Main Library has many accessible features, many of which are also available at the MLCC Branch:

• Street-level access from the main entrance
• Ramp access from the side entrance and to the outside return drop box
• 2 elevators; one at the main entrance and the second inside the library toward the back of the building
• Furniture and shelving spaced with wheelchair and walker clearance
• Angled bottom shelves
• Power door operators
• Accessible washrooms with safety alarms

Collections

We offer a variety of material formats to assist readers with physical and/or learning disabilities. Not all collection formats are available at the MLCC Branch. If you would like to borrow an item, you can place a hold and select to pick it up at the Branch instead of the Main Library.

• Large Print books and magazines
• Audiobooks in CD or Playaway format 
• eBooks viewable in large print on eReaders and mobile apps
• eAudiobooks for downloading to mobile devices and computers
• DAISY readers to listen to books and magazines on DAISY formatted CDs (available from Centre for Equitable Library Access - CELA) 
• Envoy Connect audiobook players to try. Pre-loaded with titles from the CELA collection
• DVDs with closed captioning and/or described video
• Decodable books for children with learning disabilities
• A small collection of braille children's material

Equipment

The Main Library has a portable handheld magnifier to assist with reading spine labels or small amounts of text, and CCTV can be used for larger documents.

Computers

All our public computers have NVDA & Mosaic screen reader apps installed, with options to display enlarged text, high contrast or reversed colour palettes and magnification.

Our dedicated accessible computer also features a large print keyboard and an extra-large display. 

2023 Accessibility Compliance Report from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility

The City of Peterborough continues to plan for the future so that programs, services and facilities are accessible and welcoming for everyone. Visit the City of Peterborough's website to view plans, policies and reports.