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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Retford.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Blue Badge holders can park for free in designated Blue Badge bays but must pay the normal parking charges if parking within standard parking bays.
  • The car park is located on Churchgate.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 234cm x 500cm (7ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Churchgate pedestrian exit.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Churchgate pedestrian exit.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • The height range of the payment machines is between 98cm and 145cm.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• This entrance sign says 'Denman Public Library'.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The bell/buzzer is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 145cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The width of the door opening is 105cm.
• There is not a door release button when exiting.
• The ramp/slope is located in between the two entrance doors.
• There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/09/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the touch screen is 130cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The heights of the tables in the library vary from 40cm to 70cm.
  • There are chairs with and without armrests.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Level Change (Extension Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope located on the Ground Floor.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the ground floor extension - this is located approximately 20m straight ahead of you on entering the library.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a/are step(s) located next to the ramp.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the extension corridor.
• There is/are 3 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Extension Meeting Room

• The room is located at the end of the corridor joining the main building and the extension.
• The room is accessed by double doors which open towards you (pull), are 180cm wide, and may be heavy to open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Furniture includes:-
• Meeting table with a height of 72cm.
• Chairs without armrests (46cm height).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• This accessible toilet is located to the right on entering and then straight ahead and through a set of part glazed double doors, the toilet is on the right.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• This is a shared toilet.
• The toilet is for the use of disabled people and also those needing baby changing facilities.
• A key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The key is not a radar key.
• The key can be obtained from a member of staff on Reception.
• There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
• The door opens inwards.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm.
• There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
• The door has a horizontal grab rail.
• There is a high colour contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
• The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 349cm (7ft 10in x 11ft 5in).
• The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft 1in).
• The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
• There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
• There is not a spatula type lever flush.
• There is a lever flush.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
• There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
• As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
• There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
• There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
• There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• There is an emergency alarm.
• The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
• Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
• There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
• There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• There is not a mirror.

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• Additional Fixtures View
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a low colour contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 76cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer - Extension)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• This accessible toilet is located in the extension corridor.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped or stepped access into the accessible toilet.
• This is a male toilet.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• A key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The key is not a radar key.
• The key can be obtained from a member of staff at Reception, but only for users of the Extension Meeting Room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
• There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
• The door has a horizontal grab rail.
• There is a high colour contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
• The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 370cm (5ft 11in x 12ft 2in).
• The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
• There is a spatula type lever flush.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
• There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
• As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
• There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
• There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
• There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• There is an emergency alarm.
• The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
• Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
• There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• There is a mirror.
• The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.

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• Additional Fixtures View
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a high colour contrast between the hand dryer and the wall.
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  • This toilet is only available for users of the extension meeting room.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
• The stairs are located turning right on entering and then straight ahead and then through a set of part glazed double doors.
• The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are First.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are not easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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First Floor Meeting Room 2

• The Room is located at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
• The room is accessed by a single door which opens away from you (push), is 90cm wide, and may be heavy to open.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Furniture includes:-
• Tables with heights of 74cm and 44cm.
• Desks with heights of 73cm.
• Chairs with heights of 39cm with armrests and 48cm without armrests.

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Outdoor Decking

• The outdoor decking is at the rear of the library and the doors to access the decking are double and open away from you.
  
• These doors are 138cnm wide and open easily.
  
• There are tables and chairs without armrests in this area.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.