Skip to content
Hours & Location, opens an overlay Help, opens an overlay
Main navigation Events
Open search form

Accessibility

Saint Paul Public Library welcomes all people to connect, learn, participate, and grow.

All Saint Paul Public Library locations are accessible.

Adaptive and assistive technology is available at all locations.

Request for Access to Services, Programs, or Activities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

If you need an accommodation to attend or utilize a city service, program, event, or activity, please fill out this form and the ADA Coordinator will get back to you as soon as possible. You may also contact the library directly and staff will gather your information and submit the form for you.

ADA Services Access Form

Website Accessibility

Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) is committed to making its online services accessible for everyone.  SPPL works with BiblioCommons to provide its website, online catalog, and events calendar. BiblioCommons’ commitment to accessibility includes implementation of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA . SPPL staff who contribute content to the website follow the same guidelines and regularly audit content for continued compliance.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on the website, please email SPPLWeb@ci.stpaul.mn.us or contact the library.

Service Animals

Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) welcomes service animals in all of its facilities. SPPL recognizes that service animals assist people with disabilities to deal with the effects of their disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as "dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities." However, it also states that "the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship does not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition."

Service animals are working animals, not pets. Under ADA regulations, staff may ask if an animal is required because of a disability; they can also ask what work or tasks the animal has been trained to perform.

ADA Regulations for Service Animals, opens a new window

Adaptive and Assistive Technology

Ease of Access

Ease of Access (Microsoft's accessibility features) has been enabled on all public internet computers.

Learn About Ease of Access Features:

LinkedIn Learning: Customizing Windows 10 for Accessibility and Ease of Use

  • Library ID: sppl
  • log in using your library card number and password

Additional information about Microsoft Ease of Access and Accessibility Features in Windows.

Assistive Technology Kits

Available at all locations. Kits include:

  • Large print keyboard
  • "Easy-Use" trackball mouse
  • Magnifier with hi-power spot lens
  • 3-LED Magnifiers

Resources

Disability Awareness Resources

From MELSA, the Twin Cities Metro Area Libraries service agency, this site includes:

  • Links to videos, apps, tip sheets, webinars, quizzes, articles, and other documents that address general customer service topics to better serve persons with various disabilities as they access library resources and services.
  • Organizations to contact for more in-depth information and assistance.
  • Information for staff and patrons about access to assistive technology from local organizations and at each library system. Links to helpful apps and other digital content are also included.
Back to Top