Interpreters
Get an interpreter in your language for library service. American Sign Language is available at some locations. Ask staff for Language Line.
Solicite servicios gratuitos de interpretación en su idioma
Consiga un(a) intérprete en su idioma para los servicios de la biblioteca. El lenguaje de signos americano está disponible en algunos lugares. Pregunte al personal por Language Line.
How it Works
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Yes. Spoken and sign language interpreters are available for library service. A company called Language Line provides interpreters by phone and online.
When you call the library
You can talk with an interpreter by phone.
When you visit the library
You can talk or sign with an interpreter by video or audio on an app. Or, you can talk with an interpreter by phone.
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Anyone can request an interpreter for free. You don’t need a library card.
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You can get an interpreter in many languages by audio. Interpreters for some languages are also available by video.
Languages include:
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Mandarin
- Russian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
More languages are available. Find out if interpreters are available in your language. Check availability on the Language Line website.
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Visit or call any library, opens a new window. Ask a staff member for Language Line and tell us your language.
When you call the library
We will call Language Line and invite an interpreter to join the call. You will talk with an interpreter over the phone.
When you visit the library
If your library offers video and audio interpreters, we will open the Language Line app on an iPad. You will talk or sign with an interpreter online, using the app. Or, we will call Language Line. You will talk with an interpreter over the phone.
We provide all the equipment you need to use this service.
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Interpreters are available in many languages whenever the library is open. Languages that are always available include:
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Mandarin
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
However, some languages are only available Monday-Friday. Ask staff at your library for the current schedule.
