Special Needs Services

Home Delivery

The Homebound Delivery Service is available to Glen Ellyn Public Library cardholders who are homebound for a short or long period of time. Volunteers deliver materials chosen by an Adult Services Librarian. There is no charge for this service. If you or someone you know needs this service please call the Adult Services Department at 630-469-0879.

Services For Limited Vision Patrons

The Glen Ellyn Public Library has three TeleSensory Magnification Machines to assist patrons with limited vision. Two of the machines are portable and available for home loan, the third machine is available on the second floor of the library. To reserve the portable machines for home deliveries please contact the Adult Services Department at 630-469-0879.

A one on one reading program is available for all patrons with a visual impairment. Anyone who needs reading assistance is encouraged to call 312-236-0808. This volunteer program is jointly sponsored by the Blind Services Association of Chicago and the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Services For Limited Hearing Patrons

Those who need hearing assistance can reach us through the Illinois Message Relay Service for the hearing impaired at 800-526-0844. Sound Wizards are also available for use in the library to help amplify sound for those who need hearing assistance.