Accessible Reading
Ajax Public Library supports readers of all levels and abilities in multiple languages. A variety of items and resources can support readers as they develop literacy skills, learn a new language, or simply support them in a way suited to their needs.
A highlighter-like device that scans text and reads it aloud. Great for new readers or readers with dyslexia.
Decodable books have simple sentence structure and help readers identify letter-sound relationships.
With support from the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA), borrow a DAISY reader or DAISY audiobooks, specifically designed for people with low vision or vision loss.
Popular books come in large print and can support people with low vision or dyslexia, with larger text and spacing.
Popular books come in large print and can support people with low vision or dyslexia, with larger text and spacing.
Books (and other items!) in a variety of languages including French, Spanish, Tamil, Chinese, and more.
Online Resources with Accessible Features!
Many of the Library's online resources offer accessible features to support reading and literacy skills.
- Libby: Customize how your eBook looks by changing the font size, style, and colours. Prefer audiobooks? Change the playback speed to suit your listening needs!
- hoopla: Love graphic novels? Switch to frame-by-frame viewing to guide you through comics and complex graphic novel pages.
- LOTE4Kids: Picture books in over 70+ languages, along with English translations.
- Tumblebooks: Narrated and interactive picture books help with word recognition.
Other Accessibility Supports
Ajax Public Library provides other accessibility supports both in-branch and online. Learn more about Accessibility at the Library, or contact us with any questions.