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Introduction

• For up to date opening times, please use the following linkLibrary Opening Times.

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Location

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

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COVID-19 Information

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) 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 moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• There is not a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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  • The ramp is used to overcome the steps.

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Parking (Staff Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the back of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • 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 (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the venue.
• 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the rear entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are adjustable.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium 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 not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the childrens area from the right of the library.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the right as you enter the library.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp is used to bypass the steps.

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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 have computers with accessible software.
• Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are not available.
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  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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  • The photograph shows the children's area.