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Accessibility in the Library
Accessibility at NOLS
Accessibility at NOLS

Library Computers

All computers offer accessibility features, including a magnifier, narrator, and on-screen keyboard. Learn more.

Wi-Fi Accessible

Free wireless internet access is available at all NOLS branches — including inside buildings and in parking lots.

Hearing Loop System

Amplified sound is available with the T-coil mode on hearing aids, or use with cochlear implants and headphones.

Facility Features

Buildings are single-story with button-activated motorized entry doors and parking spaces for use with disabled parking permits.

Specialized Equipment

All equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours.

Port Angeles ADA Computer

Low-Vision Access Computer

Port Angeles Main Library

Port Angeles Motorized Scooter

Motorized Scooter

Port Angeles Main Library

Bookmobile Wheelchair Lift

Wheelchair Lift

Bookmobile

Accessibility at the Forks Branch Library

Sensory Active Chairs in Teen Area

Forks Branch Library

Accessibility at the Forks Branch Library

Motorized Wheelchair

Forks Branch Library

Accessibility at the Forks Branch Library

Touch Screen Catalog Navigation

Forks Branch Library

Library Materials

The entire collection of materials is available through the catalog. Materials may be shipped to the branch that is most convenient for you. Each NOLS branch has a selection of large print books, audiobooks on CD, and Playaways.

NOLS patrons have free access to digital content through various online resources. Magazines, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and TV series are all available with adjustable settings within each program for easy viewing and listening.

NOLS provides access to a variety of online resources to meet the needs of the community. A library card and password are required for most resources.

Material types for vision impaired

Audio-described films

Make it possible for a person with visual impairments to both hear the dialog in a film and also to hear a description of the physical action taking place. To find which films provide this feature, search the catalog using this subject phrase: films for people with visual disabilities.

Outreach Delivery

Is a free service that brings Library materials to people who are unable to regularly visit a NOLS Library location. It is available to Clallam County residents with barriers to using their Library location due to age, disability, injury or illness. Learn more about Outreach Delivery Service.

Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL)

Is a program of the Washington State Library, provides library services state-wide by mail to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability, or reading disability. For more information, visit wtbbl.org, call 800.542.0866, or email wtbbl@sos.wa.gov.

Audio-Described Films

Audio-described films make it possible for a person with visual impairments to both hear the dialog in a film and also to hear a description of the physical action taking place. For more information, visit the catalog and browse films for people with visual disabilities.

Outreach Delivery

Outreach delivery is a free service that brings Library materials to people who are unable to regularly visit a NOLS Library location. It is available to Clallam County residents with barriers to using their Library location due to age, disability, injury or illness. For more information, visit the NOLS web page for Outreach Delivery Services.

Talking Book and Braille Library

Washington State Library provides library services state-wide by mail to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability, or reading disability. For more information, visit wtbbl.org.

Please contact NOLS with any questions at Discover@nols.org or call 360-417-8500.