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Narrative

Lectures, museum passes, discussion groups, story hours. Fully accessible. Offers activities for childrenm teens and adults. Has a Library of Things.

The Rockport Public Library is committed to making library services accessible to all our users.

The Rockport Public Library offers outreach services for local residents who are unable to go to the library. 

We are happy to offer:

• Large print books, both fiction and nonfiction, on the main floor of the library
• Audiobooks and Playaways, on the main floor of the library
• You can download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free from the library to your phone, Kindle, iPad, or other devices. Let us show you how! eBooks have great flexibility for increasing type size.
• Magnifiers are available for use in the library: a tabletop book magnifier in the Periodicals Room, and a handheld magnifier at the Circulation Desk.
• Using our internet computers or computer catalogs: all computers can be adjusted to increase font size on the screen – just ask staff for assistance!
• Searching for books and other items: staff are happy to help you use the online catalog, check the shelves, and place holds and interlibrary loans, whenever the library is open.
• Staff will retrieve materials from anywhere in the building. Just ask!
• A  reader pen is available in the Library of Things.
• If you need more time than our standard three-week loan period for books, ask the Circulation Desk about getting an extended loan.
• Delivery for people at home is available through the Books by Mail service! 

Service Types

• Equipment Loan
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds