1. Four accessible parking spaces are located here. There are no curbs around these spaces. There is room for wheelchairs and scooters to enter and exit. 

2.  Ramp to library entrance.

3.  Bench allows a comfortable wait for transport when the weather is good.  A pull-out for vehicles and a curb cut give easy access to your ride.

4.  The Circulation Desk.  The library's public access scooter is parked across from this desk, and you may ask here for the key.  Check out your materials, get a library card, return and renew your books here.

5.  The Reference Desk.  Here you can ask questions and get help in finding, reaching, and using anything in the library.  

6.  Entrances to the Elevator and Stairs face the reference desk in the center of the library.

7.  CCTV Magnifier to magnify books and other written material.  Another CCTV is available on the second floor in the Periodical Room.

8.  Large Print Fiction is shelved on the walls in this corner of the library.  Large Print Nonfiction is just to the left on the same wall, near the central aisle of the library and windows looking out on the harbor.  

9.  The Children's Desk.  Here you can ask questions and get help in finding, reaching, and using anything in the Children's room. 

E.  Emergency Exit door with ramp.  In an emergency please use the nearest exit.

   Additional Access Information

  Motorized cart (scooter) with basket - located near the circulation desk where you enter the library; ask at desk for key. 

  Restrooms have handrails and wheelchair access

  Handrails on all stairways as stair guides and support

  All internet and word processing computers can be adjusted for use by people who have visual impairments or prefer larger type. Please ask staff for assistance if needed.

  Closed captioned videos are available to check out

  Large print books and audio books are available to check out

   Bus stop (ETS Purple Route)  has been re-routed as of September 2008; the closest city bus stop is now at the Adorni Center (2nd St. and Waterfront) at one minute after the hour.  There is a three block walk to the library.  One block is uphill, from the Adorni Center to the Carson Mansion.  We hope this disruption of City Bus service to the Library will be temporary.

  Ask us about the California State Library's Braille and Talking Book Library service.  This service loans  Braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to those unable to read conventional print.  They also have digital audio books.  The material is sent to your home.  The Reference Librarian can help you connect to this resource.

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