Accessibility in libraries

Enfield libraries are committed to making its services accessible to all. We have a range of resources for children with special needs.

Auditory impairment

Hearing loops are in place in all of our libraries.

Visual impairment

We provide a range of large print and spoken words books throughout our libraries. We also offer free customisable e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines in our Digital Library.

All our computers run Windows 10, which has Ease of Access options in the settings. This allows you to enable a screen reader and adapt the screen to meet your needs.

An Eye-Pal Solo machine is available at Edmonton Green Library. This machine reads typed text such as official documents and newspapers.

Mobility impairment

All of our libraries, except for Bowes Road Library, are fully accessible. For more information about accessibility, contact your local library. For more details on the full range of services, go to AccessAble.

Home library service

If mobility, disability, or caring responsibilities make it difficult for you to visit the library, then we can bring the library to you. The Royal Voluntary Service can deliver services on our behalf to your home. There are no charges for this service.

We have many titles including a limited number available in different languages and formats:

As well as books, we have a range of DVDs and CDs to suit every taste.

The Royal Voluntary Service visit our Home Library users once every 4 weeks.

The Home Library Service is now also offering assistance with digital library content.

For more information or to see if you can sign up for this service, email enfield.hls@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or call 07826 511094.

Children with special educational needs

See information on our services for children with special educational needs.

Useful links

British Sign Language - Libraries

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