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Heckmondwike Library Hub

Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0LY

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Library Opening Times and Information

Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a main library, children's library, audio and large print books, IT and computer facilities. Children’s story time, Lego club, children’s craft club and English classes.

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 218cm x 620cm (7ft 2in x 20ft 4in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Brooke Street to the left of the venue.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 470cm x 220cm (15ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Brooke Street to the left of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional double length parking bay on Brooke Street.
    • There is unmarked parking at the front of the venue.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the venue and beyond the second set of doors.
    • There is/are 7 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • Comments View
    • The steps into the building are between 13cm and 15cm in height and are unmarked.
    • The three internal steps are clearly marked and are at a height of 18cm.
    • At the entrance to the venue, one of the doors is held open.
    • The second set of doors are held open with door stops.

Entrance (Main)

  • This information is for the entrance located via the front entrance and beyond the three internal steps into the library.
  • 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) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the library building, on Brooke Street.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • 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 on the short pathway to the accessible entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible 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 good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Library

  • This library does 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.
  • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
  • Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes MAGic Computer Software for enlargement.

Level Change

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on the right in the entrance foyer.
  • There is/are 14 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The steps provide access to the standard toilet, which is in the basement of the library.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the basement of the library.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance to the library.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the shared standard toilet in the basement of the library.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • The Baby Change Facility is a free standing unit with a cushioned mattress.
    • It is located in the shared standard toilet.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located at the rear of the library.
  • Home visits / services are available.