Assistive Technology Equipment | Downers Grove Public Library

Offers Accessibility Kits for use in the library or to borrow and try at home, including a variety of tools, controllers, games, and activities that are helpful to patrons who have a disability or different needs. Items for both therapeutic and recreational use, including items that work on motor skills, adaptive gaming controllers, and sensory processing tools such as weighted vests and sensory pods.

Physical Address

1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Application process

(1) Visit Anything Emporium in Kids Room or Adult and Teen Services during normal business hours (3) Request assistance or do a call number search using "J EMPORIUM ACCESSIBILITY" through our online catalog to find out what is available (3) Provide library card to borrow materials

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Two forms of identification (such as driver's license, state ID, utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage statement)

Eligibility

General Services: Open to the public; Library card: Residents of incorporated Downers Grove

Languages

English

Service area

Downers Grove, IL

Agency info

Downers Grove Public Library

Loans books, DVDs, audio books, video games, music, tech equipment, and accessibility kits with various assistive equipment. Computers, board games, puzzles and other resources are available for use in the library. Social services include a self-serve food cupboard, and college social work interns providing information and referrals for services. Provides temporary shelter from extreme cold/hot weather conditions during listed hours of operation. Call first to confirm availability.