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Services For The Visually Impaired

The Huntington Public Library provides numerous services for the visually impaired.

The library is wheelchair accessible/ADA compliant at both locations. The Main and Station buildings have elevators to bring users to all levels.  If you require assistance or special accommodations to attend a library program, please call us at 631-427-5165.

We have a wide ranging collection of large print books, audiobooks and eaudiobooks as well as a vision magnifier to read printed materials at the library. Materials by Mail services are also available for those individuals who are unable to come to the library.

Merlin Enhanced Vision Magnifier

The Merlin is a full-color, auto-focus video magnifier, enabling individuals with low vision to read, write, and view photos and other printed material at the library. Please come to the Reference Desk for assistance in using Merlin.

Large Print/Audiobook Collection

Our large print and audiobook collection include a wide choice of bestsellers, fiction and nonfiction on the main floor. We also offer the monthly large print edition of Readers Digest.

Eaudiobooks are available through Libby. For more information on using the Libby app, please call or speak to one of our Reference Librarians.

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

Suffolk County residents who have difficulty reading regular print materials are eligible for free talking and Braille books and audio materials through the Andrew Heiskell Library, a division of New York Public Library.

To start this service, please fill out the application and either email it to talkingbooks@nypl.org or mail it to:

The Andrew Heiskell Library

40 West 20th Street

New York, NY 10011

The application is also available in Spanish.

Materials by Mail

If you are unable to visit the library due to a temporary or permanent condition, we will bring the library to you. Request items or have a librarian select them for you. Contact Cathy Ferguson at 631-427-5165, ext. 254, or email: catherine_ferguson@huntlib.org for more information.