Accessibility at the library

We welcome parents with small children, people with a disability and people with a vision impairment. 

Parents' room

Baby change rooms are available at Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy libraries. You can find out more about these libraries on our Visit or contact us at the library page.

People with a disability

We want to make sure our library services are accessible to everyone. We have put the following steps in place for this:

  • Library staff can help you find and borrow items in the library.
  • All libraries have wheelchair and scooter recharge points.
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available at Brunswick, Coburg, and Glenroy libraries. You can find out more about these libraries on our Visit or contact us at the library page.

  • Assisted hearing devices are available at our library programs with advance notice. Wired earbuds to be provided by participants which attach to the assisted hearing device. Please contact libraryevents@merri-bek.vic.gov.au if you wish to access a hearing device.

People with a vision impairment

For people with a vision impairment, we have put the following steps in place:

  • All libraries have reading aids like magnifying glasses
  • Large print books and talking books are available at all libraries

People with limited mobility

If you have limited mobility and can't visit the library in person, we can deliver items to you at home if you live in Merri-bek. You can find out more about this service on our Home Library Service page.

People with sensory sensitivity

  • All libraries have adult size noise cancelling headphones available for use in our library. Junior noise cancelling headphones are also available at Coburg, Brunswick, Glenroy and Fawkner libraries. Ask at the information desk to borrow a set of headphones while visiting the library.
  • Quiet hours occur at Coburg and Brunswick Libraries from 9am-10am Monday to Friday. Brunswick Library offers an additional quiet hour from 1pm-2pm on Tuesdays.
  • Library staff can help you find a quiet space at Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy Libraries.