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ACCESSIBILITY

We strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals with diverse accessibility needs. If you have questions, please contact us at 630-232-0780 or geneva.library@gpld.org.

General Information
Fully Accessible Building
Creating an inclusive environment starts from the foundation up. When designing our current building, we incorporated accessibility features to support all visitors, including:

• Designated parking spaces close to the entrance of the building.

• Electronically-operated entryways for easy access.

• An elevator conveniently located near both entrances, providing access to all floors.

• Accessible seating options throughout the library, including quiet reading areas and group collaboration zones.

• Wide aisles and shelves designed for easy browsing, even for those with limited mobility.

• Braille markings on signs for patrons with limited vision.


Accessible Restrooms
Our accessible facilities are available throughout the library, which include:

• Adult changing stations in group restrooms on every floor.

• Gender-neutral individual restrooms on each floor, spacious enough to accommodate a patron and their caregiver

• Grab bars in restrooms to support patrons with mobility needs

• Wheelchair-accessible restroom entryways


Trained and Knowledgeable Staff
Our staff are here to help! Our staff members train extensively in using the library's accessibility tools and resources and are ready to assist patrons of all abilities. Don’t hesitate to ask for help whenever you need it.
Accessible Website and Online Catalog
Accessible Website and Online CatalogCan’t visit the library in person? We’re committed to making our services accessible no matter where you are.

In the bottom-right corner of our website, you will find a blue button that opens a menu of accessibility profiles and options to enhance navigation and readability. If you don't see this button, check your internet browser's ad or popup blocker settings to whitelist our website.

For assistance, email us at geneva.library@gpld.org or call us at (630) 232-0780.
Quiet Spaces
Kids Quiet Corner
Kids Quiet Corner
Located near the computer stations in Kids Landing, the Kids Quiet Corner is an ideal space for younger readers with sensory needs to relax with a book or work on crafts in a calm setting.

While there aren’t any crafting supplies in the Kids Quiet Corner, feel free to borrow materials from other areas in Kids Landing. Just remember to return them when you’re finished!
Reading Rotunda
Reading Rotunda
Tucked away at the back of the second floor, the Reading Rotunda offers a peaceful spot for quiet reading or studying, secluded from the activity of the rest of the library.
Study Rooms
Study Rooms
On the second floor, the library has 6 study rooms, perfect for quiet study or small group collaboration. Geneva cardholders may reserve these rooms up to 7 days in advance for 2 hours per day.

Check Our Availability
Inclusive Programs
Books & Beyond Book Club (18+)

4 p.m. at select dates in the Conference Room

Next Series Dates:


• November 28, 2024

• December 4, 2024


Description: Books & Beyond Book Club is a book club for individuals 18 and over with cognitive and developmental disabilities. All are welcome regardless of reading ability.


This club provides a relaxing and fun way to share stories, make friends, and enjoy some laughs. Along the way, participants may even learn something new! Books & Beyond focuses on connecting and socializing.

Registration is Required



Upcoming Meetings


Exploration Station (2+ With Caregiver)

Fourth Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Discovery Spot


Description: Learn through play! Join us for a fun-filled adventure where preschoolers can dive into early literacy, sensory, and STEM activities perfectly tailored for their curious minds. Let's discover and grow together!


Drop-In



Upcoming Meetings


Level Up! An Inclusive Video Game Night (Teens & Young Adults, Caregivers Welcome)

Fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room


Description: We invite teens and young adults of all abilities to play video games on the Nintendo Switch and retro game systems. Family and friends are welcome!


Questions? E-mail Teen Librarian Kylie Peters at kpeters@gpld.org or call 630-232-0780 x342.


Registration is Required



Upcoming Meetings


Home Delivery
Home Delivery
If you’re unable to visit the library, we can bring materials directly to your door! Home deliveries occur approximately every four weeks.

Options for selecting materials:

• Choose items from our online catalog.

• Chat with library staff to discuss your specific needs.

• Let staff hand-pick materials based on your interests.

If you’d prefer to pick up your materials yourself, let us know—we’re happy to accommodate.

To learn more, please call 630-232-0780 x361 or email outreach@gpld.org.

Apply for Home Delivery


ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS BY NEED

Cognitive & Neurodivergence
Social Story
Learn about what to expect when visiting the library by viewing our social story.

View in Our Social Story


Sensory Kits
We offer Sensory Kits on every floor to support library patrons with sensory needs during their visit. These kits are available upon request from each service desk while you’re in the building.

Sensory kits include:

• Weighted lap pads

• Noise reducing earmuffs

• Liquid sensory timers

• Tangle fidgets

• Popit bubble fidgets

• Emotion cue cards (and/or) ASD communication boards

• Sunglasses for light sensitivity

• Bilingual Calm Down Book (and/or) Breathe With Me Book


Adapted Books
Our collection of adapted children’s books includes accessibility aids such as tabs for easier page-turning and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) aids.

View in Our Adapted Books
Hearing
Hearing Amplifiers
Our Library of Things includes hearing amplifiers that boost sound and deliver it through a provided pair of headphones. Just ask any librarian for one to use inside the library.
Hearing Neck Loops
We offer neck hearing loops that amplify sound from the large meeting room’s microphones directly into hearing aids with a T-coil or earbuds. Just ask any librarian for one when you attend a program in the large meeting room.
Sign Language Interpreters
We provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for library-sponsored programs.

To request interpretive services, email us at geneva.library@gpld.org or call us at (630) 232-0780 and let us know which program you will need them at.


Mobility
Mobility Scooter
Mobility ScooterWe offer a mobility scooter, generously donated by the Friends of the Geneva Library, available upon request at the Lobby Desk on the first floor.
3D Printed Mobility Aids
We offer several 3D printed mobility aids for checkout:

Bag Carrier: Carry multiple bags in one hand without hand strain

Feeding Utensil Cuff: Aids those with limited hand strength and dexterity in holding forks, spoons, toothbrushes, writing tools, etc.

Key Turner: Provides a larger surface area to grip on keys for easier turning

Writing Assist: Stabilizes a writing tool for those with limited dexterity.

Zipper Pull and Button Assist: Assists with fastening zippers and buttons on clothing.


View Our Available Aids


To request a free copy of a mobility aid, click on the button to fill out our online form. We will contact you when your device is available for pickup.


Fill Out Our Assistive Device Order Form


Drive Up Holds Pickup
Drive Up Holds Pickup
If navigating the library is a challenge, take advantage of our Drive-Up window. Most materials are available for drop-off and pick-up during all library hours.

When placing a hold, select “Geneva Public Library District Drive Up Window” as your pick-up location.
Remote Reference & Readers Advisory
No matter where you are, our staff are here to help! Contact us via:

Phone: (630) 232-0780
Email: geneva.library@gpld.org
Online Chat: Click the Ask a Question button on the right-hand side of this page.
Vision
Collections
We have a variety of collections available for individuals with limited to no vision. You can explore our physical Large Print and Audiobook collections on the second floor of the library, or easily access our digital collections online through our eLibrary.

Need help accessing our digital collection? Call us at (630) 232-0780 or email us at geneva.library@gpld.org.


View Our Large Print Collection View Our CD Audiobooks
View Our eLibrary View Our eDatabases

Devices
Our Library of Things offers several devices to aid with reading print materials. You can check them out on the second floor of the library.

View the CPEN Text to Speech Reader View the Sheet Magnifier
Referrals to State of Illinois Talking Books and Braille Service
We can assist eligible patrons in accessing the Talking Books and Braille Service (TBBS), which provides audio and Braille materials via mail or digital download for Illinois residents with visual or physical impairments.

Visit the Talking Book and Braille Service Website

ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS FOR KIDS

Accessible Materials for Kids
Adapted Books
Our collection of adapted children’s books includes accessibility aids such as tabs for easier page-turning and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) aids.

View Our Adapted Books
Discovery Skill Sets
Our Discovery Skill Sets include themed kits containing books, toys, manipulatives, and games designed to help children develop essential life skills. These kits focus on:

• Social and emotional skills

• Physical and intellectual growth

• Cognitive development

View Our Available Kits


Audiobooks and eAudiobooks
Physical Audiobooks
We offer a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction audiobook CDs and Playaways for those who prefer listening.

View Our Audiobook Collection

Digital Audiobooks
Prefer digital options? Access a wide variety of titles through Libby and Hoopla.

View Our eLibrary

Need help accessing our digital collection? Call us at (630) 232-0780 or email us at geneva.library@gpld.org.