Easily accessible audio information is available through the phone.
Reference and information. Please call to speak to a librarian 2102072500
Renew materials by phone. Please call 2102076121
Dial-a-Story. A story, a story – read me a story! For young children, there is always time for a story. Our children's librarians have a new story in English and Spanish every week; just call 207-4466. Dial-a-Story is sponsored by the San Antonio Express-News.
The Low Vision Reading Room is located on the third floor of the Central Library in the Children's Departent. The reading room houses the library's collection of children"s Braille books and kits with a book and audio combination. Children can use the equipment in the room to enjoy the recorded materials available at the library. Materials from the room can be mailed to qualifying participants of the library's own Books by mail service.
CCTV
Closed circuit televisions are available at our Bazan, Brook Hollow, Central, Collins Garden, Great Northwest, Guerra, Johnston, Las Palmas, Memorial, Pan American, Semmes locations. These devices allow materials to be greatly magnified onto a monitor. Books, letters and pictures are much clearer to view using these devices.
Monomouse
Monomouse is a portable CCTV device that looks like a mouse.It plugs into a RCA digital input on your TV.Roll the mouse over your text - and see it magnified. Like our books, Monomouse checks out for a 3 week period. Find one at our Carver, Central, Great Northwest, Las Palmas, and Semmes locations.Visit https://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/record=b1644398 to check availability.
Hand held Magnifying Glasses
Magnifiers are available on request. Please speak to a staff person to use one in the library.
Windows Narrator and Magnifier
All library computers have Windows Narrator and Magnifier installed. Please ask a library staff person to show you how to use the accessibility features of the computers.
Databases With Accessibility Features
Many of our databases have built in accessibilty features. Ask a librarian to assist you in finding them.
Materials by Mail
Materials are available through the mail for homebound individuals. Call 207-2500 for this service or to ask a reference question.
Here's what's available at your Library.
Audio Books
Books
Close Captioned DVDs
Bookshare is an online library of accessible e-books and educational materials for people with print disabilities. Access more than 325,000 textbooks, best sellers, children's books newspapers, magazines, and more! www.bookshare.org.
The Texas Talking Book Program is a free service for anyone residing in the state. There are thousands of titles in several formats to offer accessibility to various resources. Audio recordings, large print, Braille, and more. Visit www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/index.html to see qualifications for subscription or call 1-800-252-9605.
THE SAN ANTONIO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Texas. Serving people who are blind or vision impaired since 1933. The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind & Vision Impaired provides rehabilitation services as well as employment for the blind and vision impaired in its light manufacturing assembly plant. Phone number 210-533-5195
LIONS SIGHT RESEARCH FOUNDATION
All Lions throughout the world are committed to serving others as their motto, “We Serve” explains. Because the Founders of the International Association took on the challenge laid before them in 1925 by Hellen Keller to become “Knights of the Blind”, Lions have always had their primary cause as that of helping the blind and visually impaired. Lions and their Clubs serve the visually impaired in many, many ways. We in District 2-A2 collect used eyeglasses and recycle them to be given to the people that need them in other countries by Lions in those countries. We provide Guide Dogs to the blind and offer life skills and occupational training. Phone number 210-326 3915