Access Guide
Introduction
- The library participates in Open+ which means visitors can use the library outside of normal staffed hours.
Details about Open+ and how to register may be found here (opens in a new tab).
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Martins Heron.
Opening Times (Staffed Hours)
- Monday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Monday 09:30 - 12:30.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 12:30.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday 09:30 - 12:30.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Open+ Hours)
- Monday 08:00 - 09:30.
- Monday 19:00 - 20:00.
- Monday 12:30 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 12:30 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 09:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 17:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 14:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 09:30.
- Saturday 12:30 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
-
Public Car Parks
View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is The Square, Harmans Water Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of the library.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
-
Drop-off Point
View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
-
Comments
View
- There is a dropped kerb from the car park to pavement.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
-
Entrance
View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 117cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- 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 116cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
-
Ramp/Slope
View
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance, off Ralphs Ride.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
-
Step(s)
View
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance, off Ralphs Ride.
- There is/are 4 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 13cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
-
Comments
View
- There is a key pad to enter and exit the main automatic doors during Open+ hours.
- The entry and exit key pad buttons are 114cm from floor level.
- There is a security gate after the first set of doors with a width restriction of 103cm.
- There is step-free level access from the Blue Badge parking bay to the main entrance via the shopping parade.
- There is a key pad to enter and exit the main automatic doors during Open+ hours.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 moderate to good.
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.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a magnifying glass.
-
Comments
View
- The book borrow/return terminal scan bed is 78cm from the floor.
- The touch screen controls are 101cm - 126cm from the floor.
- The payment controls are 108cm - 128cm from the floor.
- The book borrow/return terminal scan bed is 78cm from the floor.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.
-
Location and Access
View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
-
Features and Dimensions
View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 250cm (6ft 6in x 8ft 2in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 123cm (4ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 156cm from the floor.
-
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.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
-
Colour Contrast and Lighting
View
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
-
Comments
View
- The transfer space was obstructed with storage items at the time of survey (January 2024).
Standard Toilet(s)
-
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
View
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
-
Comments
View
- The accessible toilet is also used as the standard toilet.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- 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.
- Home visits / services are available.