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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include lending library, art classes, language lessons, sewing and home furnishings lessons , job club, Man Cave (meetings for men to meet up), a warm space venue and coffee mornings,. The centre also prepares and cooks lunches for the community which is distributed by meals on wheels. The Library is run by volunteers.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
• 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 free for all users.
  • The car park is accessed via Albert Road and is located just past Queensbury MOT garage. It is not suitable for wheelchair users as there are slopes and uneven surfaces to walk along on public footpaths to gain access to the front of the building.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • To the side of the building by the accessible entrance is a space for blue badge holders which the library staff encourage drivers to use, but it is not signed. The surface is cobbled and assistance would be needed to get onto the pavement and ramp.
  • 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 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 not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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 the left of the accessible entrance door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance doors.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Inside Access

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

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• Comments View
  • All of the downstairs is accessible and there is a stair lift but it only goes to a landing area and not up to the first floor meeting room (The Bentley Room).

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Kitchen/Dining and Meeting Room

• This room is used for coffee mornings, meal preparation and meetings.
• It has a single door which opens inwards (push) may be difficult to open and has a width of 78cm.

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Lift (Stair Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a chair stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are first floor landing.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Users can operate the stair lift themselves via a lever on the side of the chair. A volunteer needs to be advised to ensure the chair is plugged in and charged.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a landing between step 14 and the top.

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The Bentley Room

• This room is on the first floor and can be accessed by the stair lift and stairs. The stairlift does not go up the last 6 steps to the room entrance. There is a single door which opens inwards (push), may be difficult to open and has a width of 78cm.
• The room has tables and chairs for meetings.

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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 not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Entrance (To Library from Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the inner hallway by the accessible entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the inner hallway.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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.
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • 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 low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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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 not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 'walk in library' where the public can request books via telephone and if available the volunteers will deliver to the home.
  • Once a month the volunteers take a selection of books to a local day support centre called Queensbury Support which is based at the Arch.