Youth and School Services

Eligibility Information

We provide library services to children and teens who cannot use standard print material due to:

  • Visual disability 
  • Physical disability
  • Reading disability

To learn more about who is eligible, visit the National Library Service (NLS) Eligibility page.  Please note this important change:  NLS no longer requires a doctor’s signature on applications for patrons with reading disabilities.  School professionals, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and nurses are qualified to serve as certifying authorities on individual applications.

Parent Introduction Letter

Fill out an Individual Application  - For New Patrons Only

Materials Available

  • Audiobooks (Extended loan period)
  • Audio magazines (2-4 week loan period)
  • Braille books and magazines (physical and electronic; 6-week loan period)
  • Large print books (6-week loan period)
  • Descriptive DVDs (6-week loan period)
  • Print/Braille games (6-week loan period)
  • STEM Kits (6-week loan period)

Schools and Other Youth Service Providers

Schools may apply for our library services if they have eligible students enrolled.  Types of schools served include:

  • K-12 schools, both private and public
  • Head Start programs
  • Stand-alone preschools and daycare facilities
  • Non-profit organizations that offer educational programs for children and teens

 Start or resume school services (Educators)

 Attach Parental Acknowledgement to Student Account (Parents)

Please note: Each student can have equipment at home through an individual account. If students use the BARD Mobile app on a school device, they should use the school’s BARD account, not their own. Conversely, if students use their own tablets, they should access their own BARD account.

 

How to Order Materials

Wolfner Online Catalog Link (must have Patron ID and passcode to order materials)

Wolfner Online Catalog (WolfPAC) Video Tutorials

How To Login 

How To Complete a Checkout

How to Search by Reading Level

How to Search by Multiple Formats

How to Search by Keyword, Title, or Author

How to Find Foreign Language Materials

Order library materials by mail, email, or phone

 

Youth Programs

Much like a local public library does, the Wolfner Library offers a number of activities and resources for young patrons.  We offer an Early Literacy program, Summer Reading program, stories, and crafts--all to promote a love of reading.  Please hop over to the Programs and Events page to learn more!

To learn more about services for people with reading disabilities, visit the Talking Books and Reading Disabilities page provided by NLS.