Building and Event Accommodations
All Ramsey County libraries are accessible.
If you need an accommodation in order to attend a library class or event please contact the library where the class or event is being held at least 7 days before the event.
Service Animals
Ramsey County Library welcomes service animals, as defined by law, in all of its facilities. The library may ask if an animal is a service animal or ask what tasks the animal has been trained to perform.
Available Adaptive/Assistive Technology
- Portable in-ear and personal induction loop in the Community Program Room
- Portable in-ear and personal induction loop in the Community Program Room
- Portable in-ear and personal induction loop in the Community Program Room
- Sensory-Friendly Comfort Room
- Induction Loop hearing system built into the Community Program Room
- Portable in-ear amplifier in Community Program Room
Libby
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Wellness Rooms
Ramsey County Libraries provides wellness rooms to use for short-term personal needs. Wellness rooms are available at these branches:
RCL - Maplewood: Wellness Room
- Adjacent to the children's area. Includes a comfy chair, one table, and wall-mounted interactives for children.
RCL - Mounds View: Community Program Room
- When not in use the Community Program Room blinds can be closed for privacy.
RCL - New Brighton: Personal Needs Room
- In the New Brighton Community Center. Includes a comfy chair, changing table, and sink.
RCL - Roseville: Comfort Room
- In the children's area. Includes one large comfy chair, one small comfy chair, and one small table.
RCL - Shoreview: Sensory Friendly Comfort Room
- In the children's area. Includes one comfy chair, one small table, dimmable lights, noise cancelling headphones, white noise machine, lap blankets, and fidgets.
Additional Resources
The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) has created a Disability Awareness Resources site for library staff, but it may also be helpful to anyone interested in this collection of resources!