Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 13:30.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Harlow Mill.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Wayre Street Pay and Display.
- The car park is located in Wayre Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the venue within the walkway.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located directly beyond the entrance leading into the library.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 10/08/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are not 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.
- Accessible software includes JAWS and Zoomtext.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available 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.
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Comments
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- The Home Library Service is available, run by volunteers.