WELCOME TO LA PORTE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals with diverse accessibility needs. If you have questions, please contact us at 319-342-3025 or info@lpcpubliclibrary.org.
INCLUSIVE BUILDING
Creating an inclusive environment starts from the foundation up. When renovating our building, we plan to incorporate more accessibility features to support all visitors. Currently, we include...
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Electronically-operated entryways for easy access using a push button
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Ramps and low curbs
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Wide aisles and shelves designed for easy browsing
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Braille markings on signs whenever possible
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Varied seating options throughout the library, including a quiet reading area
RESTROOM & LACTATION ROOM
One accessible facility is available in the Library, which includes...
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Juvenile changing station
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Gender-neutral, individual restrooms
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Grab bars in restroom to support patrons with mobility needs
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Wheelchair-accessible restroom entryways
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Chair for the restroom to double as a lactation room
TRAINED & SUPPORTIVE STAFF
Our staff is here to help! Staff members conduct routine professional development in areas of accessibility. Please ask us for help whenever you need it, including tasks such as retrieving books from shelves, accessing the catalog, and mobility requests.
WEBSITE & ONLINE CATALOG
If you are unable to visit the Library in person, we offer additional resources and services on our website. The website itself contains accessibility accommodations that may require you to download tools to use the accommodations. These tools include...
Browser Accessibility Information
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Additional Plugins
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Download Adobe Reader to view PDF documents that are linked to this website
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Download Adobe Reader to print PDF documents that are linked to this website
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Image Alt Text Viewers
Additional Supportive Technologies
WEBSITE & DOCUMENT DESIGN
For consistency and legibility across devices and printed materials, the Library uses the following Branding Guidelines:
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Colors
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Green (#637c6b)
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Blue (#001738)
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Red (#6d0020)
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Accent Green (#97b6a2)
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Accent Blue (#44546a)
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Accent Red (#af5e75)
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Fonts
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Lexend: Normal, Medium, Semi-bold, & Bold
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Merriweather: Normal, Bold, & Italic