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Introduction

• The library is located on the 1st floor of the Grove Wellbeing Centre.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Yorkgate.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 470cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the first floor entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 55m (60yd) from the first floor entrance.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are not steps to access this area / service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• There is not a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives you direct access to the first floor.

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Level Change (First Floor Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 270cm (8ft 10in) wide.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the lift.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

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

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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 on tape or disc.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 3-7 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard and large rollerball mouse is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes super nova and brows aloud.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet are located on the ground floor of the Grove Wellbeing Centre.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest male and female standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the Grove Wellbeing Centre.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.