Wright Library has accessible spaces and opportunities.

Wright Library serves as a community hub with accessible spaces and opportunities for interacting, working, and enjoyment. Find devices that boost audio at select programs, enlarge text for a better visual experience, or access apps that bring reading and listening material to your personal device. We welcome you to explore our accessible offerings as well as these upcoming programs.

Events

Join us for events that highlight special library offerings. To arrange accommodations, please contact us.

Some events offer ListenWIFI assisted listening options. Prior to the program, request to use the Wright Library ListenWIFI receiver or download the ListenWIFI app to your own mobile device. 

Monthly Public Meetings of the National Federation of the Blind 

April 23 - Assistive Technology Fair - A unique opportunity to explore a wide range of assistive devices designed to support individuals with various disabilities. Numerous local vendors highlight the latest advancements in assistive technology and how these innovations can enhance the quality of life for those with disabilities. Presented by Joel Carson from Resident Home Association of Dayton.

Mondays - The Next Chapter Book Club for adults with Developmental Disabilities.

Wednesdays - Tech Tutoring drop-in for one-on-one technology assistance with a librarian.

Library Offerings & Technology

Wright Library has a variety of offerings and technology available to assist with visual and hearing needs. Unsure where to find them? Ask a librarian on your next visit.

ListenWIFI - Offering personal amplified audio at select library programs.

Low Vision Ruby Magnifier - This device provides magnification when searching books at the library. Ask to borrow this on your next library visit.

NVDA Screen Reader - For use with a library computer, the screen reader will read aloud the text on the screen, allowing users to navigate and interact with applications and websites using keyboard commands. If interested, ask to borrow this service from the Reference Desk on the main level of the library.

Large Print Books - Find a huge selection of large-print books to aid in visibility.

Accessible Accommodations - Wright Library has wheelchair accessible parking, sloped entrances, an elevator, and accessible restrooms on the Park Level. Trained Service Animals are always welcomed.

Memory Care Learning Kits in the Library of Things Collection - These kits are designed to provide meaningful activities that stimulate the mind and spark conversation between caregivers and people experiencing loss of cognitive functioning, often due to Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia.  These sensory items are tools to promote memory health and awareness.

Services

A number of digital services are available with your library card to download reading and audio materials to your personal devices. For those that offer mobile apps, we've gathered links to mobile apps for library services in one spot. 

• Hoopla - streaming and downloadable eBooks, eAudioBooks, Comic Books, Music, Movies, and TV Shows.
• Kanopy - Thousands of movies with new titles each week.
• Libby - eBooks, eAudioBooks, Magazines, and Videos through Ohio Digital Library.
• Freegal - Free and legal music to stream and download.
• ListenWIFI - this app allows you to amplify live sound during many library events.
• Newsbank - Stay in touch with the latest news with a Read Speaker Web Reader.

No home Wifi? Borrow a mobile hotspot for those who need