The Lake Villa District Library has a variety of services and equipment for patrons, including those with special needs. Please ask at the Adult Reference desk for assistance needed.
Equipment available for public use (Visit the Adult Reference desk for assistance)
- Electric Typewriter
- Copy Machines
- 16 lab computers with Microsoft Office XP - Access, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
- Wireless Internet Access
Equipment available for those with special needs (For use in the library only)
- Galileo Reading System
Works like a photocopier except document is read aloud to the user.
- Image Magnifier with Light
- MaxPort™ Digital Magnifier
Captures an image and sends it to special glasses.
- Aladdin Magnifier
Allows user to view magnified documents with black type on white background or vice versa.
- Prisma Video Magnifier
This full color camera has a variable magnification range. Documents are viewed on the attached monitor.
Special Needs equipment for checkout and home use:
Voices of Vision (Talking Books)
Books and magazines for persons with visual/physical impairment- a free service. Application forms are available at your library or by contacting:
Voices of Vision Talking Book Center
127 South First St. Geneva, IL 60134-2771
630-208-0398
1-800-227-0625 (toll-free)
630-208-0399 fax
Voices of Vision website
Large Print Books
View new additions to the large print collection here.
Homebound Delivery Service
The library provides delivery of circulating materials to homebound residents of the Lake Villa Public Library District. The library requires a note from a physician, nurse, or social worker to determine eligibility. Contact Liz Glazer, Head of Community Services, for more information at 847-356-7711 ext. 213.