The City of Tempe and Tempe Public Library is committed to being an inclusive and accessible public service.  Learn more about the library's ADA resources and our disability accommodations.

Accessible Collections

• Large Print books
  • Search the library catalog here
• Audiobooks
  • Find digital audiobooks
• eBooks
  • Read books from the comfort of your home. Choose the type size and screen contrast that is most comfortable for you! Learn more about eBooks by clicking here.
• Dyslexia friendly fonts through Libby eBooks
  • Learn more about dyslexia friendly fonts here.
    
• Videos
  • Videos with audio descriptions for the visually impaired
  • Videos subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing

Resources 

• Social stories show how to enjoy your time at the library and make it a great place to visit. There are descriptions of the various spaces, as well as things you see and hear during a visit to the library.
  • Tempe Public Library Social Story

Public Computing, Equipment and Facility Accommodations

• Hearing Loops
  • The Arizona Community Foundation funded hearing loops in our Desert Willow Program Room that enable hearing aids to act as wireless transmitters, helping to eliminate background noise and make it easier to hear and communicate.
• Accessibility Public Computers 
  • Two public computers equipped with large print keyboards to ease and enhance your reading, writing and learning experience.
  • One wheelchair accessible height adjustable computer table.
• Magnification station
  • Magnifies print materials on site. Located near the Answers Desk on the main floor of the library.

Local Services

• Arizona Talking Book Library
  • Provides audiobooks, materials in braille, and more to those with vision impairment.
• City of Tempe Health and Human Services Department
  • Tempe Health and Human Services offers a wide range of inclusive programs and services to assist individuals and families with improving their quality of life.
  • Resources for families on education and youth development
  • Resources for individuals experiencing homelessness
  • Resources for older adults

• Request Accommodations
  •  Contact the City of Tempe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office here.

Library Maps

• Main and Lower levels library maps available here.