Orange Beach Public Library Awarded Services for the Disabled Grant

The Orange Beach Public Library has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Alabama Public Library Service in the amount of $11,211. Alisa McLeod, Information Services Librarian wrote the successful grant. According to Ms. McLeod, “the project will provide materials for our visual, auditory and mobility disabled community.” Items to be added to the collection include large print books, E-books, books on CD, downloadable audio books and MP3 players.

This grant will benefit our services to the disabled and ensure we are able to supply ADA compliant adaptive technology to our patrons.. The library continues to strive to meet the needs of all patrons. With the recent budget cuts the library is struggling to meet needs in this area. This grant will ensure we can provide services and increase our collection to meet these needs.

For more information on the services for disabled offered by the Orange Beach Public Library, please visit www.orangebeachlibrary.org or call 251-981-2923.