Programs and Services for People With Disabilities

Assistive Technology
Equipment to assist people with disabilities

Braille Services
Services available to people registered with the Braille Institute.  For more information call 626 744-4060.

Reference Assistance
Librarians available in person, via Internet, telephone assist with information needs
image dot 1 Visit the information desk at the Central or branch library
image dot 2 Email the library at refquestions@cityofpasadena.net
image dot 3 Chat with a librarian 24/7 by visiting the library’s web page at
     www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net  and selecting AskNow
image dot 4 Call the information desk at Central or a branch library
 

Specialized Collections
Resources available at the Pasadena Public Library and Koch-Young Resource Center of the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

Search the Pasadena Public Library catalog  at http://catalog.pasadenapubliclibrary.net/#focus to locate:
image dot 1 Large-print books
image dot 2 Closed-captioned videos (Central Library only)
image dot 3 Music and spoken word recordings
image dot 4 Materials on the subject of disabilities

The following Life Skills software titles are available for use at the La Pintoresca Branch lab:
image dot 1 Personal Success: Hygiene, grooming and dressing skills
image dot 2 First Money: Learn the value of a dollar
image dot 3 Looking for Words: Community exploration
image dot 4 Community Success: Prepare for community outings
image dot 5 MatchTime: A basic program for learning to tell time
image dot 6 Stories and More: Time & Place

Search the Koch-Young Family Resource Center catalog at http://library.lanterman.org/

As part of a unique lending relationship, registered borrows of the Resource Center may request delivery of materials to one of three Pasadena Library branches, San Rafael, Hastings, or Lamanda Park.  Please contact the Resource Center, or one of the listed branch libraries for further information.

Drop-off or Pick-up Locations and Times:
Please call the Koch-Young Resource Center before dropping off materials

Location: Hastings Branch
Address: 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: 626.744.7262
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Time: Saturday mornings between 11am - Noon

Location: San Rafael Branch
Address: 1240 Nithsdale Road Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626.744.7270
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Time: Saturday mornings between 10-11am

Location: Lamanda Park Branch
Address: 140 South Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: 626.744.7266
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Time: Monday evenings between 5-6pm

Community Resource Directory
Information on local resources and service providers for people with disabilities as well as their caregivers at  Koch-Young Resource Center, Community Resource Directory
http://www.lanterman.org/crd/search.asp 

Homebased Services
Services for Pasadena residents who are confined to their home or a convalescent center due to illness, injury or disability.  For more information call 626 744-4060.

Programs and Tours
Library programs and tours available at Central and branch locations

Some of these services are funded by a grant from the California State Library at http://www.library.ca.gov/ and supported by the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center at http://www.lanterman.org.

For information regarding these programs and services contact the Library at 626 744-4066

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Pasadena Public Library
285 East Walnut Street   626 744 - 4066