Accessibility Services

Removing barriers to library resources

At Coquitlam Public Library, we want to connect everyone with the titles they need. We have a wide variety of materials and formats available, including Large print, eBooks, eAudiobooks, MP3 and DAISY, making it easy for everyone to access the fullest range of resources available.

Home Delivery

We deliver library materials to your home and pick it up for return, free of charge. Library staff can hand-select titles based on your criteria, or you may request specific titles to borrow. This delivery service runs every 4-weeks, and requires registration., opens a new window

Click any of the topics below for more information.

Eligibility

Registration for Home Delivery

Audiobooks

A special collection of physical audiobooks reserved for customers with print disabilities.

Available at the Poirier branch
Restricted collection for individuals with print disabilities, for example, but not limited to, low vision, the inability to hold or manipulate a book, or impairments related to comprehension
Registration required

Braille

There is a small collection of braille books for children available in the Lower Mainland. For more information or to place a request, please contact outreach@coqlibrary.ca. CELA also has a selection of braille books available to borrow.

Centre for Equitable Library Access

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides accessible library services for Coquitlam residents with print disabilities. Service is open to all ages and includes braille, books, magazines and newspapers delivered digitally.

Watch the Welcome to CELA video, opens a new window | Register online, opens a new window | Contact us: 604-554-7334

Interlink

The Library is an InterLINK member through which customers can access even more materials in accessible formats.

This collection is available through interlibrary loan and includes audiobooks and braille books for children.

Accessible British Columbia Act

The Accessible British Columbia Act, opens a new window is an important resource in our commitment to being an inclusive and accessible space for the community. As a member of InterLINK's steering committee for Accessibility, we support equitable access to library services and resources with the following:

Accessibility Advisory Committee

InterLINK's committee helps us identify barriers to using the Library. They also give us advice on how to tackle the challenges our community may face when accessing our programming and services.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee, opens a new window is composed of:

People with disabilities or people who support those with disabilities (at least half of the total committee membership);
People with Indigenous status;
People with experience with other barriers such as new Canadians, English as an Additional Language (EAL), or those who provide services for these communities.

Accessibility Plan

Coquitlam Public Library is part of a long tradition of libraries ensuring their communities have access to the information, resources, and services they need. We have started down the path of total community inclusivity by making our branches accessible and welcoming, and we recognize that more can always be done. Some of our current collections include:

Audiobook collection
Large print collection
Lendable DAISY players
Home delivery service
CELA accessible library services
Interlink accessible collections
Braille books for children

Our current branch accessibility features include:

Low service counter at Help Desk
Wheelchair accessible washrooms with barrier free entry
Designated handicapped parking stalls
Automatic entrance doors at Poirier branch to allow larger mobility aids easier access

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will continue to identify additional barriers and challenges for our 3-year plan. The committee will approach the Library and its services with an eye on:

Inclusion
Adaptability
Diversity
Collaboration
Self-determination
Universal design

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