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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.

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Opening Hours

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Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Outside Access (Crumlin Road)

There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

Level Change (Crumlin Road)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.

Reception

The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Comments View
- The desk has a lowered section on either side.

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.

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 on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the library.
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 dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 toilet.
Comments View
- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.