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Barrier-free Facilities

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To facilitate the general public with different needs to make use of library facilities and services and participate in various library activities, Hong Kong Public Libraries provides the following barrier-free facilities in general for persons with disabilities:

Public Area

  • Automatic door at the library entrances for wheelchair user
  • Braille and Tactile map for visually impaired
  • Tactile guide path for visually impaired
  • Audio and visual signals of the emergency alarm system
  • Accessible lifts
  • Accessible toilets

Service Counter

  • Service Counter with height suitable for wheelchair users
  • Induction loop system for hearing impaired

Computer Facilities

  • Internet workstations installed with assistive software, hardware or function for the visually impaired.

Access Officer