Assistive Services

Audio Books

The library has a large collection of books recorded on audiocassette. These include fiction, mystery, nonfiction, self-help, instructional, business, and radio programs. The library also has a collection of fiction, mystery, and nonfiction books recorded on compact disc.

Assistive Listening Devices

The library provides assistive listening devices for use in programs. They are also available at the public service desks for use by patrons when working with our staff members.

Closed-Captioned Videos

Closed-captioned videos are located in our nonfiction, fiction and children's video collections.

Hand-Held Magnifiers

Small, hand-held magnifiers are located at the Reference Services Desk, Magazine Desk, Literature and Audio Services Desk, and Children's Services Desk.

Homebound Services

If you're homebound, you can still enjoy all the library has to offer, because we'll bring it to you! The service fills either a permanent or short-term need by delivering and picking up all kinds of library materials at a prearranged time. To be eligible, you must be a Downers Grove resident and be either: physically handicapped; recovering from surgery; a senior who can't get to the library; or unable to maintain normal activity due to a chronic illness. If you are homebound but have someone who can pick up your library materials, we can still work with you. Let us know what type of materials you'd like to have. We'll collect them and have them waiting when your delivery person stops in. If you are interested in Homebound Service, please email the Literature Department, attention: Marianne Trautvetter.

Instructional Sign Language Books and Videos

These materials are located in both the Reference Services Department and the Children's Services Department.

Large Print

A collection of large print books is located in the Literature and Audio Services Department. The collection includes fiction, mysteries, non-fiction, biographies and the Reader's Digest.

Talking Books Service

The Voices of Vision Talking Book Service provides recorded books, materials in Braille format and descriptive videos for use by those with visual, physical or reading disabilities which prevent them from reading conventional print. For more information contact Voices of Vision at 1-800-227-0625.

TDD

The library's TDD phone number is (630) 960-1345.

Video Magnifier

A closed circuit TV that enlarges print is located in the Literature and Audio Services Department.

ESL/Literacy

Adult Basic Reading Collection

A collection of books is located in the Reference Services Department to assist those who are improving their reading skills or are learning English as a second language

Literacy Classes

For classes in ESL/Literacy contact the Literacy Volunteers of Central DuPage at (630) 416-6699.

Videos and Audio Materials

The library owns videos and audios to assist in learning the English language located in the Reference Services Department. The videos are in the nonfiction video collection, and the audios are shelved with the ESL/Literacy books in the nonfiction book collection.