For Patrons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
ASL and CART services are available on request for programs, classes, and events at all NYPL locations. For details on the location of hearing loops and assistive listening devices, see below or check with your local branch.
- Request ASL interpretation and CART real-time captioning service
- Find locations with assistive listening devices
- Find locations with hearing loops
ASL interpretation and CART real-time captioning service
Request free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation) captioning service by emailing accessibility@nypl.org.
Information needed: your name, email, and telephone, type of service requested (ie. ASL or CART), name of the event or program, date, and the library where the event will be held.
Timeframe: please book these services at least two weeks in advance.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening devices are available at:
- Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
- Charleston Library
- Hudson Park Library
- Library for the Performing Arts
- Richmondtown Library
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
- Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Hearing Loops
Hearing loop assistive listening systems are available at the following locations:
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Accessibility at NYPL
The New York Public Library strives to ensure that everyone is welcome and has access to the full range of information, services, and programs offered in our neighborhood branches and research libraries. Learn more about our services and resources.