Yes! Follow these steps to connect to an interpreter within moments:
- While visiting the library, stop at the welcome desk, the desk on the second floor, or the desk in the kids area.
- Point to your preferred language on the sign.
- A staff member will call an interpreter to help translate via video or audio within moments.
Languages available include:
- Af-Soomaali (Somali)
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Español (Spanish)
- Français (French)
- Kreyòl (Haitian Creole)
- नेपाली (Nepali)
- Português (Portuguese)
- ...and 200+ more!
This service is intended for one-on-one conversations with a staff member in person at the library. Library staff will connect to an interpreter via a video conference call or an audio call using a computer tablet. For options when attending a library-hosted event, please see this page.
Note: For less common languages, you may need to wait for an interpreter to be available.
