Both Aspen Drive Library and Cook Park Library are ADA-compliant. See the lists below for services and materials available for persons with disabilities.
Read our Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Policy.
If you need accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library’s services, programs, or activities, email ADA@cooklib.org or call 847-362-2330.
In-Library
- Hearing loop — allows a wireless signal to be picked up by hearing aids when set to ‘T’ (for Telecoil)
- Small carts to assist in carrying materials
- Drive-up windows at both locations to pick up holds
Additional
- Home Delivery — For patrons who are unable to come to the library due to a disability.
- Talking Books and Braille Service (TBBS) — Through TBBS from the Illinois State Library, Illinois residents who are visually impaired may be eligible to receive free audio and braille material via mail or digital download. The Library can provide applications for this state and nationally run service. Pick up an application at the Information Desk, online, or by calling TBBS at 800-426-0709.
Materials
- Films for those who are blind or have low vision — these films have English descriptive audio options (DVS)
- Films for the deaf or hard of hearing — these films have English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) and/or English closed-captioning (CC)
- Large Type books
- Audiobooks — CD audiobooks and eAudiobooks
