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​Dakota County Library ​is committed to ensuring accessibility for all individuals. In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we strive to make our programs, services and activities accessible to all. 

Find out more about county accessibility efforts or complete an ADA​ comment or grievance form.​

​​Library serv​ices

Audiobooks

Audiobooks are available on CD and downloadable formats. They are available for checkout at all buildings. They are listed in the library catalog. You can also search by title and author. See the lists of new audiobooks in the New Materials section of the catalog. Find out more about audi​obooks.

Books by Mail/Home Library Services

If you are disabled or otherwise unable to come to the library in person, you may call any library branch to apply for Home Library Services.

Books by Mail service is available for residents who are unable to visit the library and use Curbside Pick-up due to illness, disability or visual impairment. Find​ out more about Books by Mail.

Braille Books

Small collections of books embossed with braille. Mostly children's titles. These are listed in the library catalog.

Building Accessibility

​Each building has either automatic doors or doors that open with the push of a button. Each building has at least one internet terminal at a height as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some buildings have computer tables that can be adjusted to various heights.

Calming Spaces

​At Dakota County Library, we want everyone to feel welcome and part of our library community. As part of this mission, we offer calming spaces at our Galaxie, Heritage and Pleasant Hill locations, which are specially designed for individuals who need a comforting space to regulate while at the library. The calming spaces are especially designed for those with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences or other disabilities. The calming spaces are available for all ages.

Each space is equipped  with tools and manipulatives, which include:

  • Comfortable seating
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Sound machine
  • Noise-reducing headphones
  • Weighted blanket
  • Visual timer
  • Fidgets
  • Tactile objects

Each space has a calming space guide that explains how to use the items available in the calming space. In addition, calming space social narratives are available online to help prepare individuals for locating and using the calming space.

Galaxie Library

  • Galaxie Calming Space Social Narrative
Heritage Library

  • Heritage Calming Space Social Narrative
Kaposia Library

Pleasant Hill Library

  • ​ Pleasant Hill Calming Space Social Narrative
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Closed-Captioned Videos on DVD

When used with a closed-caption decoder, these videos display dialogue and narration on the screen. They are listed in the library catalog. You can also search by title.

Curbside Pick-up

All ​locations provide Curbside Pick-up service. Schedule an appointment to pick up books and other library materials. If you are unable to use Curbside Pick-up, you may qualify for our Books by Mail​ service.

Described Videos

These videos include a verbal description of the setting and action. Descriptive Video Service (DVS) video titles are listed in the library catalog.

Service Animals

Service animals can accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the library where members of the public are allowed.

Keyboards

High-visibility keyboards are available at all locations. They are a standard layout keyboard with contrast color combinations and extra-large keys that are easier for low-vision individuals to see.

Large Print Materials

Materials in larger type face are available in fiction and nonfiction books and magazines. These are listed in the library catalog. You can also search by author and title.

Life Skills Kits

Four different themed Life Skills Kits include materials that help develop social and life skills. Search the catalog to place a hold. Learn more on the 2Go Kits page.

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Magnification Devices

  • Windows Magnifier available on all public internet terminals.
  • All public internet terminals offer built-in sticky key functionality. 
  • Magnifying glasses are available at all buildings.

Parking

All ​​library locations have at least one accessible parking space in library parking lots.

Personal PA System

Personal PA devices are available at all ​locations. We have signage posted indicating that the system is available for those who need it during library programs.

Sign Language Interpreters for Events

To request a sign language interpreter for an event, please email Ask a Librarian. Requests must be made two weeks in advance. ​

Video Relay Services

Video Relay Service is available at the Wentworth Library for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who are in need of American Sign Language interpreters in order to communicate via phone.

Website and Web Accessibility
Our website is designed to reduce barriers for those who rely on screen readers.​​

Wheelchairs and Walkers

All ​locations have wheelchairs and walkers onsite for customers to use during their visit.

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For more information and requests for accommodation​:​

  • ​Complete an Ask a Li​brarian form
  • Email aska​librarian@co.dakota.mn.us
  • Call 651-450-2925​

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Last updated: 3/31/2025 2:08 PM

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