Northfield Public Library strives to ensure that all library spaces, including physical and online, will be inclusive, accessible, and safe for all visitors.

This web page includes information about library services and resources to support our commitment to accessibility.

Accessible formats

Library material includes books in large print, audiobooks on CD, and downloadable books and audiobooks. Catalog search results can be filtered by format to limit the results to a preferred format.

The Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library provides direct library services to Minnesotans with print disabilities. Learn more about the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library.

ASL Interpreter Services for Programs

Please contact us online or by phone at 507-645-1818 at least 1 week in advance to request an ASL interpreter for a library program. If possible, more notice is appreciated. 

Home Delivery

The Northfield Public Library provides a selection and delivery service to Northfield area residents who are unable to travel to the library.  Library staff members select items from the library at the request of the patron. Volunteers then deliver, and pick up the items for return. To request home delivery service, call the library at 507-645-1807.

Library Building Accessibility

All locations have doors with accessible push button access, low pile carpeting, or hard surface flooring. Multi-level buildings have elevators.

Service Animals

Trained service animals are welcome at the library.

Web accessibility

Northfield Public Library is committed to providing digital information and services to everyone, regardless of ability. We follow City of Northfield web accessibility guidelines, which strive to meet international digital accessibility guidelines.

Wheelchairs

The Washington Street Library has a manual wheelchair and rollator available for visitors to use.

Contact Us

If you have feedback or questions about library accessibility, please contact us online or by phone at 507-645-1818.

We are pleased to share our new social story with the world, a resource designed to make visits to the library more predictable and enjoyable for everyone.

Tonya Yarmakov is the inspiration behind the illustrated tour guide for the Library's new social story. We are grateful for to the generous donors who supported this project in Tonya’s memory, and the efforts of interns and staff who contributed to creating this social story.  Illustrations were created by Rocky Casillas Aguirre.