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, expect 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:
- Large-print and ordinary print books
- Recorded books on CDs
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
- AbilityNet helps disabled people use digital technology at work, at home or in education
- Action On Hearing Loss is the royal national charity helping people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose
- Apple Accessibility helps people learn more about the built-in assistive technologies in Apple products
- Technology Association of Visually Impaired People is a lively community of blind and partially sighted people. Our members include people of all skill levels, ages and interests.
- Enfield Vision is a group of visually impaired people determined to improve the environment and to reduce the everyday problems of blind and partially sighted people
- Microsoft Accessibility helps people learn more about the built-in assistive technologies in Windows products
- My Web My Way provides accessibility help, enabling computer users to make the most of the internet, whatever their ability or disability