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Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Finaghy.

COVID-19 Information

The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
The hand sanitisers are wall mounted.
Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
Hand sanitisers are placed on height adjustable stands.
There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
There is a one-way system throughout.
The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
Capacity is capped at 15 people including staff.
There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
Toilets are currently unavailable.
Disabled visitors may use the toilets on request.
The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

Reception

The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use system.

Inside Access

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

Comments View
- All internal doors open automatically and are push pad operated.

Library

This library does 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.

Comments View
- Braille books are only available for children, but are available on request for adults.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the library.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in accessible toilets.
Comments View
- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- The door to the accessible toilet opens automatically and is push pad operated.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the library.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the library.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.