Accessibility Features at Wright Library

Two young men laugh while reading at the Next Chapter Book Club 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. Wright Library is a handicap accessible community destination. We welcome you to explore our offerings as well as these upcoming programs.

 


 

Woman holds tablet with an audio-assisted app installed Upcoming Programs

Join us for some upcoming programs that will highlight special library offerings.

2025 January 11 - Library Resources for Visually Impaired.

2025 February 8 - Accessibility with the National Federation of the Blind.

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.

 


 

A Ruby Low Vision Reader magnifies text.Library Offerings & Technology

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

ListenWIFI - This app allows you to amplify 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.

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

Accessible Accommodations - Wright Library has handicap parking, sloped entrances, an elevator, and accessible restrooms on the Park Floor. We also have a policy on Service Animals.

 


 

A woman listens to her tablet device with headphones.Services

A number of digital services are available with your library card to download reading and audio materials to your personal devices.

Visit the Library Apps Page to download Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, Freegal, and ListenWIFI. 

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 at select library programs.

Newsbank - Stay in touch with the latest news with a Read Speaker Web Reader.

Wright Library also checks out ROKU streaming devices and mobile hotspots for patrons who need WIFI to watch movies and TV shows.


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