Accessibility

The Cranston Public Library provides free and equitable access for all. We actively seek to remove barriers so everyone in the community can use the library.

Buildings and Collections

All buildings have accessible parking. All libraries except the Auburn branch have automatic doors. If you need assistance opening the doors at the Auburn branch, please call 401-781-6116.

All libraries except Knightsville have accessible bathrooms.

Staff are available to get requested materials from high and low shelves and carry them to a table and to remove chairs so that people using wheelchairs can access public computers and tables at all locations.

If you would like a “Meet Your Library” tour for an individual or a group, please contact access@cranstonlibrary.org (opens email in a new tab).

Meeting Rooms and Programs

All program rooms and meeting spaces at the Central, Hall, and Auburn libraries are accessible. The Program Rooms at Knightsville and Oak Lawn are not wheelchair accessible. Please please contact access@cranstonlibrary.org (opens email in a new tab) if you wish to attend a program that is only offered at Knightsville or Oak Lawn.

Please note that some programs are age limited. If you would like to attend a program but you are not in the advertised age range, please contact access@cranstonlibrary.org. You may also search the library event calendar for all ages programming (link opens in a new tab).

If you would like to share any accessibility needs or information before attending a program, please contact access@cranstonlibrary.org (opens email in a new tab).

Assistive Tools and Collections

The Central Library has various assistive devices and technology available for patrons to use in the library, including:

• Two public computers equipped with large print, high contrast keyboards
• Trackball mouse available on request
• Accessibility options readily available via Morphic app on the public computers
• Merlin Low-Vision magnifier Handheld magnifying glass

The following collections and tools are available to check out:

• Large print books and books on CD are available at all locations
• Memory Care Kits are available at the Central Library, Arlington Branch, and the William Hall Library
• Rhode Island Talking Books Library kit available at the Central Library

Get In Touch

The library strives to provide free and equitable access for all. If you require an accessibility accommodation that is not listed here, please contact us at access@cranstonlibrary.org (opens email in a new tab).

Policies

• Animals at the Library
• Website Accessibility Statement