We offer:
- home delivery to eligible patrons
- specialized collections for print disabilities
- assistive technology
- a range of other services
Accessibility Services is here to help you access library materials.
Seniors' Book Club
Join us for our monthly book club! We will read a new title each month, and have a friendly discussion!
Library Materials at Your Doorstep
We offer delivery to eligible patrons including those confined to home, hospital, care facility or seniors without transportation.
Adapted Stories for Adults and Teens
Stories, music and fun adapted for adults and teens with diverse abilities and their support people.
Books for Memory-Challenged Adults
Find books to encourage conversation in those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss.
High interest / low vocabulary book club kits
Each book club kit contains ten copies of a single recommended title to stimulate discussion.
Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
We have events, materials, and a welcoming space for individuals and their caregivers.
We work with you to meet your needs through specialized collections for print disabilities and equipment.
Books, media & equipment:
- Regular and large print books
- Audiobooks recorded on CD, MP3 CD, and DAISY CD
- Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Collection
- DAISY players for loan
- Enhanced vision station (magnifies print up to 70 times)
Assistive Technology Station with:
- JAWS screen reading software
- Kurzweil 3000 optical character recognition software (transfer print items to computer readable script)
- ZoomText magnifier and reader
- Large print keyboard
- Touch screen monitor
Assistive Technology Stations are also available at Guildford and Semiahmoo.
What is a print disability?
Any disability that stops a person from reading print in its original format including:
- serious to complete sight impairment
- the inability to hold or manipulate a book
- an impairment relating to comprehension
Not sure if you qualify? Ask us.
Home Delivery Volunteers
Accessibility Services is looking for volunteers in the City Centre and Cloverdale areas. Home Delivery Volunteers are responsible for delivering library materials to homes and care centres.
Volunteers need to:
- enjoy working with people
- have enthusiasm for books and reading
- be able to interact with seniors and persons with special needs with respect
Accessibility Services
10350 University Dr, Surrey, BC V3T 4B8
Phone: 604-598-7399
Fax: 604-598-7421
AccessibilityServices@surrey.ca
Accessibility Services is located on the ground floor of City Centre branch.
| Regular Hours | |
| Monday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday |
Call ahead for Saturday appointments. |
| Holiday closures | |
Online Resources
Read or listen to books on the go for those with print or audio disabilities.
NNELS
Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks for people with print disabilities that prevent them from reading a traditional book. Provided by National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS)
CELA
Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides access to a collection of over 230,000 books, magazines, and newspapers in accessible formats for adults, teens, and children who have a print disability.
OverDrive eBooks
Get eBooksSee a full list of our online resources.