Cherry Hill Public Library is committed to Creating community by Honoring equity and inclusion, being People focused and encouraging Lifelong learning. To request an accommodation for any of the Library’s programs or services please fill out our Contact Form.
Below is a list of items, materials, and services provided by the Cherry Hill Public Library and their location within the Library.
Fusion is the ultimate accessibility tool for schools, agencies, training centers, and businesses where individuals with vision loss are served. Fusion provides the best of both worlds – ZoomText® , with its screen magnification and visual enhancements for screen viewing ease, coupled with the power and speed of JAWS® for screen reading functionality.
Location: Computer Lab, Lower Level
JAWS is a screen-reading software that uses a speech synthesizer to assists with accessing software and the internet.
Location: Computer Lab, Lower Level
Large Print keyboards can be found in the Computer Lab, Lower Level and in Youth Services, Upper Level.
Locations: Computer Lab, Lower Level & Youth Services, Upper Level
Magic, a Screen magnification software, is available on select computers in the Library’s Computer Lab, Lower Level.
Location: Computer Lab, Lower Level
A handheld magnifier at the circulation desk for use in reading materials ie. newspapers, magazines, etc. Not for circulation.
Location: Reading Room, Main Level
Merlin Ultra is a video magnifier system for optimum viewing for reading or writing. 24’ H x 20” W LCD screen. Change background colors and text sizes to fit your needs. Features include: additional task light, positive/negative image modes, and HDMI Computer Pass-through.
Location: Reading Room, Main Level
Child-sized noise canceling headphones are available to use during your next visit to the Library. Visit the Youth Services Desk to borrow a pair during your library visit.
Location: Youth Services, Upper Level
The Cherry Hill Library offers audio players to new cardmembers of the NJ State Library’s Talking Book and Braille Center. Customers must be registered with TBBC. Please speak with a staff member to learn more about this service.
Location: Reading Room, Main Level
Talking Typer is a typing and computer keyboard training software for the visually impaired and is located on select computers.
Location: Computer Lab, Lower Level
The library has voice amplifiers that can be used during library programming for the presenter’s voice to be amplified for attendees.
ZoomText is a computer application that enables visually-impaired or blind computer users to see and/or hear everything displayed on the computer screen. ZoomText has screen magnification and read-aloud capabilities.
Location: Computer Lab, Lower Level
The Cherry Hill Public Library offers a range of writing, reading, and conversation classes for ESOL learners led by Library volunteers For more information visit the English as a Second Language (ESOL) page.
The Library’s website has built-in translation to Arabic, Espanol, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Locate the Translation button in the upper right hand of the screen. For more languages visit translate.google.com, enter chplnj.org in the “websites” tab, and follow the Google Translate link to the Library website.
LEAP (Library Equal Access Program) is for New Jersey residents 55 and older who have a change in vision. LEAP provides free computer and iPad training classes in partnership with New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI).
If you know anyone who is interested in registering for the classes, please contact Stephen Felle at the Talking Book and Braille Center at sfelle@njstatelib.org or phone: 800-792-8322 ext. 812.
Sometimes one-on-one help is best. Our staff can offer assistance with computer skills, personal devices, job searching, project research, and more. CHPL membership is required. To request an appointment fill out our Librarian By Appointment Request Form online or in-person.
Professional staff are available during our regular business hours for all of your library related needs as well as to answer your reference questions. Call 856-667-0300 option 2 to speak to a librarian or fill out the Library’s Contact Form.
Individuals who have a speech disability or who are deaf or hard of hearing, please use the NJ Relay Service at 7-1-1 to contact us.
For your listening pleasure we offer audiobooks and audio ebook for readers of all ages. Our Youth Services Department also offers Read Alongs.
Adult Audiobook Collection is located on the Main Level.
Wonderbooks & Vox Books are located in Youth Services Collection, Upper Level.
Read-along books (like Wonderbook and Vox) are easy to use. The slim audio box in the front of the book has control buttons that allow you to play, pause, stop, and adjust volume. Readers can listen with the speaker or use headphones. Wonderbook includes a Learning Mode that features fun narrator-led questions to encourage a discussion about the book that was just read.
The Youth Services has a small collection of books in Braille for young children.
Location: Youth Services, Upper Level
CHPL has a vast collection of accessible digital material available from books, audiobooks, films, language learning, and music. Digital materials are available for free using your library card using the Libby by Overdrive and Hoopla Digital apps in your preferred app store.
Link the above services to our Digital Collections Page?
Adjustable font size? backlighting options? Readers can select the dyslexic-friendly font option in the Libby app.
Large Print Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults can be found on the Main Level, in the Audio/Visual Collection. Large Print materials for children can be found interfiled within the standard print Juvenile collection.
Location: Audio/Visual Collection, Main Level & Youth Services, Upper Level
Through our Library of Things, you can borrow one of our Kindle Fires (21 days) or iPads (7 days). Call our Reference Desk at 856-667-0300 option 2 or make an online reservation.
Location: Reading Room, Main Level
The Cherry Hill Public Library is proud to be part of the BARD Pilot Program. Access to audiobooks, audio magazines, and Braille files can now be downloaded for TBBC members at the Cherry Hill Library by our certified staff.
This service is available to individuals with a visual or physical impairment and those with a reading disability. Ask a Reference Librarian for more information.
The BARD Pilot Program is sponsored by the NJ State Library’s Talking Book and Braille Center and the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Location: Reading Room, Main Level
Adjustable Study Desks
The Library offers study desks that are wheelchair accessible and can be adjusted to your height comfort. Please ask for assistance in adjusting the desk height.
Location: Reading Room, Main Level
Location: Youth Services, Upper Level & Lower Level
This ADA compliant lactation pod allows nursing parents a completely private place to breastfeed or pump. Access to the pod can be acquired through the Mamava app or by requesting an entry code at the Youth Services Desk.
Location: Youth Services, Upper Level
Each service desk is wheelchair accessible.
Location: Reference & Circulation Desks, Main Level and Circulation Desk, Upper Level
Township Senior & Disabled Residents Bus Service
Cherry Hill Township offers bus service for free to residents age 62 and up, and runs Monday through Friday. Service is offered within Cherry Hill’s boundaries.
For more information about the Senior Bus service or to make an appointment, please call 856-661-4711 (Cherry Hill Bus East) or 856-661-4802 (Cherry Hill Bus West) or click here for more information.
NJ Transit Access Link (ADA Paratransit)
1-800-955-2321
New Jersey Transit
www.njtransit.state.nj.us
Provides 1 to 14-day advance curb-to-curb transportation to people with disabilities. This service is the Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit service which is comparable to the local accessible fixed route bus service. Requires in-person assessment for eligibility determination.
SEN-HAN Transit
856-456-3344
537 Nicholson Rd.
Audubon, NJ 08106
http://scucs.org
Provides paratransit services to senior citizens 60+ and disabled residents of Camden County for a variety of purposes including personal business and shopping transportation. Call 856-456-3344 to inquire about their current stops.
NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)
Founded in 1967, TBBC is a library that provides no-cost, home-delivered services, on behalf of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to children, teens, and adults in New Jersey who have difficulty reading standard print or trouble holding a book.
TBBC’s services include audiobooks and audiobook players, audio news reading service, braille books, large print books for children (K-12) and young adults, and downloadable braille.
Contact the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center at 800-792-8322, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress, administers a free national library program that provides braille and recorded materials to people who cannot see regular print or handle print materials.
