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Fostering inclusive environments

Accessibility

Lexington County Public Library is committed to ensuring access to the information, programs and services that we offer. Our staff are here to provide assistance, and if we can help you with any accessibility issues that you may encounter, please let us know by calling 803-785-2680 or emailing ask@lexcolibrary.com. Service animals are welcome at all library facilities. As part of our commitment to ensuring access to our resources, we provide the following:

Hearing Assistance

Hearing Loop Technology: Lexington Main Library has hearing loop technology installed at all of its main service desks. To use a hearing loop, you may flip on the t-switch on your hearing aid or cochlear implant to activate the telecoil. Usually, no additional receiver or equipment is needed. If your hearing aid doesn’t have a telecoil, you’ll need a headset plugged into a loop receiver to achieve the same effect.

Vision Assistance

Books on CD & Playaways: The library maintains a collection of fiction and nonfiction books on CD and Playaway (pre-loaded MP3 players). Titles that are in our collection that are not at a specific branch may be shipped from other branches upon request.

Digital Downloads: The library subscribes to two services for downloadable content. Those services include Libby and Hoopla. Libby is our main curated collection of downloadable ebooks and digital audiobooks. Hoopla includes downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, movies, television and music. The text on ebooks from Libby and Hoopla that have been downloaded to devices can be enlarged and the font can be set to OpenDyslexic for users with reading disabilities. For more information about how to use these services, visit  Digital Downloads.

Handheld Magnifying Glasses: The library maintains handheld magnifying glasses for use at all reference and service desks.

Large Print Books: The library maintains a collection of large print fiction and nonfiction materials. Titles that are in our collection that are not at a specific branch may be shipped from other branches upon request.

Low-Vision & Trackball Keyboards: A low-vision keyboard with trackball is available for use in public computer areas at Lexington Main, Batesburg-Leesville, Cayce-West Columbia, Irmo, Pelion and Swansea Branch Libraries. These keyboards have letters and numbers that are larger and in contrasting colors. The trackball can be used instead of a mouse to aid users with fine-motor hand control issues. The keyboards are on a first-come, first-served basis and priority for using them is given to users with accessibility needs.

Optelec ClearView Speech: Lexington Main Library has Optelec ClearView Speech video magnifier. The device allows users to magnify text and images in different colors and contrasts to aid users with low vision. It also converts most text-to-speech that can be heard using headphones. Staff are happy to assist with use of the device.

Library Services

Homebound Services/Mobile Library: The library provides homebound services through our Mobile Library. For more information, call (803) 785-2674. Request Delivery service →

Materials by Mail: Materials by Mail service is available for people with disabilities or vision impairments. For more information, call (803) 785-2674. Request Materials by Mail service →

Special Needs Programming: If you or your group are interested in special needs programs at the library, contact us at (803) 785-2680 or ask@lexcolibrary.com.

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