Supportive Services & Accessibility
The Groton Free Public Library is an ADA compliant building.
We are happy to support community members in accessing library services and resources
The circulation desk has a card for community members who are hard of hearing to help identify their preferences for communication.
Family Restrooms
We have two public restrooms – one on the first floor and one in Alice’s Attic. Both of these restrooms are ADA compliant and have a baby changing table.
Accessible Parking
There are two parking spots reserved in front of the building that are accessible, and are adjacent to the ramp that leads to the library’s main entrance.
Elevator
The building has a lift that provides access to Alice’s Attic, our Library’s Second Floor and community space. The lift is located to the left of the main entrance.
Dementia Friendly
We have digital wall clocks that display the Day, Month, Year, Time, and our Memory Support Bookshelf has resources and activities for community members and their caregivers.
Large Print
A rotating collection of Large Print Books are available through our partnership with ABLE Library, and we have a small collection of braille items. Libby is compatible with some screen reader technology such as Voice Overreading. Reading glasses and strips are available.
Curbside Pick Up
Curbside pickup service is available for patrons with limited mobility and/or health concerns who would prefer not to enter the library building to pick up their items
Hearing
Online films with audio descriptions are available for streaming through Biblio+. Many of our DVDs have closed captioning. Or, borrow our Sound Amplifier.
Sensory and Fidgets
Borrow noise cancelling headphones and keep your hands occupied with our collection of fidgets, available at the front desk.
Vermont ABLE Library
The ABLE Library serves blind Vermonters and anyone with a visual impairment or print, reading, or learning disability. The ABLE Library—housed at the Vermont State Library—is a network library for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) and connects patrons of all ages to NLS services, which includes a collection of large print and digital talking books featuring all genres, print braille picture books, as well as audio-described DVDs. We have a print braille pamphlet about ABLE available in the library. More information about ABLE and eligibility for this program is also available on their website.
To receive services, which are free to qualifying Vermonters, fill out and submit the Application for ABLE Library Services. Physical copies of the sign up forms are available in the library.