Manlius Library is committed to fostering an environment that allows our patrons to succeed. Our staff prioritizes providing reasonable and timely access to the information needs of all. We work to ensure that our collection, technologies, and other resources are accessible to all and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Facilities
- Accessible restrooms and meeting rooms
- All public rooms on both levels of our building are accessible
- Automatic doors at our main entrance
- Designated accessible parking spaces available on both sides of the main entrance
- Accessible public computer workstations
Service Animals
In compliance with the ADA and the NYS Office of Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau, service animals are welcome in all publicly accessible areas of our building.
Assistive Technology
Manlius Library has a Zoomax handheld video magnifier available at the front desk for patron use within the library. We also have two large magnifying glasses.
Manlius Library also has a Perkins Brailler, available for in-house use.
Talking Book and Braille Library
The New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate New York who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability. TBBL offers audio and Braille fiction and nonfiction books, magazines, digital books and players, and reader advisory services.
Please visit the TBBL website to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements (Factors of Eligibility) and to apply (or call 518-474-5935 or 800-342-3688 for assistance). To confirm eligibility, the application must be signed by a professional person acceptable to TBBL and familiar with the applicant’s disability. A librarian here at Manlius Library may be able to sign the application if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Item Retrieval Help
Upon request, library staff will assist with the retrieval of physical and electronic resources in our collection. Time needed for retrieval will vary depending on staff availability.
Picking up Items
Manlius Library is proud to offer library pick-up services via Curbside Pickup. To arrange to have your held or other items placed on the Curbside Pickup shelf in the vestibule, give us a call at 315-682-6400.
If you are unable to reach the vestibule to collect your items via the Curbside Pickup shelf, please call us from our parking lot at 315-682-6400. One of our staff members will bring your items out to your vehicle.
Plan Ahead
If you have questions, please call us at 315-682-6400 or email us at help@manliuslibrary.org to confirm that assistance will be available during the time of your visit.
Closed Captioning
Closed captioning is now available for all of our recordings on Facebook and YouTube. To enable closed captioning, please toggle the caption icons as circled in the attached picture. If you cannot find the caption icons on Facebook, please enable the caption setting in your options. To enable the caption setting, follow these quick steps below:
1. Click in the top right of Facebook.
2. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.
3. Scroll down and click Videos in the left column.
4. Click Off next to Always Show Captions.
5. Select On to turn on captions for Facebook videos, when available. Please send any questions you may have to help@manliuslibrary.org.
Note: Please allow 24 hours for the caption button to show up on your Facebook videos.
Dyslexic Font available on OverDrive & Libby
Read here to learn how you can enable a dyslexic-friendly font on Libby!
