Accessibility
Welcome
Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to providing equitable access to knowledge and resources for all members of our community. We want to make it easier for customers with disabilities to enjoy everything Sno-Isle Libraries has to offer across our public spaces, devices, materials, and more. This is your gateway to access accessibility services that can improve your library experience.
If you have an accommodation need, concern, or question, please email accessibility@sno-isle.org. You can also request a sign language interpreter.
Available at All Locations
General
- Service animals are welcome.
- Books by mail offers library material delivery.
- Our accommodation program offers longer check-out & holds pick-up periods.
- All digital titles are automatically returned on their due dates.
- A high-contrast catalog search page is available.
- Self-checkout.
- Authorized users may pick up items on your behalf.
Blind & Low Vision
- Large print / large type books available for checkout.
- CD audiobooks & digital audiobooks available for checkout.
- Desktop & laptop computers have accessible software including Narrator & Magnify.
- At least one computer keyboard with large keys & strong color contrast.
- A high-contrast catalog search page is available.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Staff are happy to assist you through any means of communication including TTY (teletypewriter), MRC (message relay center), or an interpreter.
- Sign Language interpreters are available for events.
Limited Mobility
- Accessible parking spaces.
- Authorized users may pick up items on your behalf.
- Most desktop computers are wheelchair-accessible. Additionally, laptops are available for checkout.
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Neurodivergent
- Desktop computers have accessible software including On Screen Keyboard.
- Photos of all libraries are available on our location pages to help plan your visit.
- At least one computer keyboard with large keys & strong color contrast.
- All digital titles are automatically returned on their due dates.
- Self-checkout.
- Sensory Kits available with items designed to calm or engage.
Contact-free pickup
Sno-Isle Libraries is proud to continue to offer contact-free pickup for our customers' convenience and safety at all locations. Simply place your hold as usual then:
- When your items are ready for pickup, you will receive an automated email and/or phone call.
- When you arrive at the library, call your library.
- Library staff will ask for your name and contact information or library card number.
- Library staff will check materials out to you and instruct you on how to pick up your materials.
- Take home and enjoy!
Available at Your Community Library
We provide accessibility information for all of our locations to help you prepare for your visit. Select your community library for location-specific accessibility information.
Self-service
Self-service library options
Learn about self-service options available at select library locations.
Online Resources
Sno-Isle Libraries offers a wide variety of online resources. Many of our online resources contain features for accessibility.
Ebooks & Digital Audiobooks
- Overdrive and Libby feature a reading interface tailored to screen readers, keyboard shortcuts, zoom features, typographic controls including the OpenDyslexic font, and more. For more information, see Overdrive & Accessibility.
- hoopla are working towards WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility compliance and continuously improving their services. If you have any questions or feedback for hoopla, please contact them at closedcaptions@hoopladigital.com.
Movies & TV
- hoopla are working towards WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility compliance and continuously improving their services. If you have any questions or feedback for hoopla, please contact them at closedcaptions@hoopladigital.com.
- Kanopy is compatible with screen readers and keyboard navigation. Closed captions and transcripts are available. If captions are not available, contact Kanopy and captions will be made available in 3-4 days. Learn more at Kanopy's accessibility statement.
Online Learning
- LinkedIn Learning offers a disability answer desk and support through Be My Eyes, a service that connects blind and low-vision users with volunteers via live video calls. Learn more about accessibility at LinkedIn Learning.
- Mango Languages works with Apple VoiceOver and closed captions are available. For more information, please see accessibility at Mango Languages.
Research
- Gale Cengage has enhanced navigation, descriptive titles, text-to-speech and other optimizations. For more information, see Gale's VPAT directory.
- EBSCO databases (including Novelist) feature text-to-speech, transcripts, ARIA landmarks, keyboard navigation and more. See EBSCO Accessibility for details.
- ProQuest is optimized for screen readers and keyboard navigation. Transcripts and captions for most video content. For more information, see ProQuest's Accessibility Statement.
Services
Request a Sign Language Interpreter
Sign Language interpreters are available for library events. Please provide at least two week's notice for your request.
Sensory Kits
Sno-Isle Libraries provides kits of items designed to support a variety of sensory needs.
Bookmobile
The Bookmobile provides library service to communities and customers who may face barriers to library access.
Accommodation Program
Our accommodation program includes a longer check-out period & holds pick-up time for those facing barriers to accessing the library.
Request a Sign Language Interpreter
Sign Language interpreters are available for library events. Please provide at least two week's notice for your request.
Sensory Kits
Sno-Isle Libraries provides kits of items designed to support a variety of sensory needs.
Bookmobile
The Bookmobile provides library service to communities and customers who may face barriers to library access.
Accommodation Program
Our accommodation program includes a longer check-out period & holds pick-up time for those facing barriers to accessing the library.
Discover
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
Discover free resources available for access to information and reading materials for Washington residents unable to read standard print.
Large Print Books
Browse large print titles for all ages and genres. See new releases, staff picks and more.
Autism Acceptance Month Books
An amazing collection of own voice books, showcasing Autistic authors writing about Autism.
Autism in Adult Fiction
Explore life from the perspective of those with autism and the people who care about them.
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
Discover free resources available for access to information and reading materials for Washington residents unable to read standard print.
Large Print Books
Browse large print titles for all ages and genres. See new releases, staff picks and more.
Autism Acceptance Month Books
An amazing collection of own voice books, showcasing Autistic authors writing about Autism.
Autism in Adult Fiction
Explore life from the perspective of those with autism and the people who care about them.
Contact Us
Have a question or suggestion? Email us at accessibility@sno-isle.org, call us at 360-651-7000, or chat with us Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Request a Sign Language interpreter.