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Library Opening Times and Information

• The library opening hours are subject to change, please refer to the library webpage for up to date information.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Library with a selection of Large Print, Audio Books and visual aids for computer users. A hearing loop and a Conversor HD audio system for groups. Reading and writing goups, Story Time for Children, Craft Sessions, Coffee and Word Sessions.

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  • *** There is a lift on the right as you enter the building via the main entrance. The lift has not been in use for 5 years ***.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Council Offices Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the right hand side and rear of the library.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Comments View
  • There is another car park located opposite the library called Huddersfield Road Car Park with Blue Badge and Standard Parking. There is no crossing area although there are dropped kerbs.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 68cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • 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 to the right of the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the building.
  • There is/are 4 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 16cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
• Comments View
  • There is an exit push pad to exit the main entrance at a height of 63cm.

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Reception (Ground Floor Reception)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance to the library.
• 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.
• The type of system is a portable 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 09/08/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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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 tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/08/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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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 JAWS.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Magnifiers.

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Level Change (Ground Floor Level Change)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the Ground Floor Reception Desk.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• 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 in the centre of the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is one step leading into a section of the Library (Fiction) with a reading area.
  • The table has an underside height of 70cm and there are chairs with arm chairs.
  • There is a doorway into a Walking Information area with a width of 78cm.

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Level Change (To Level 1)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the right as you enter the building via the main entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are 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 both sides.

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  • As of December 2024, the lift to bypass these stairs remains out of order.

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Lift (To Level 1 - Out Of Order)

• There is a lift for public use.

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  • As of December 2024, this lift remains out of order.
  • Access to Level 1 is via stairs only.

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Inside Access (Level 1 of the library)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Level 1 of the library
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/08/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Reception (Level 1 Reception)

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance to the building, via the staircase.
• There is not 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.
• The type of system is a portable 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 09/08/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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  • Access to Level 1 of the library is via the staircase only as the lift is out of use.
  • The doors leading from the landing at the top of the stairs are held open during the summer months and have a width of 154cm.

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Reception (Level 1 Sub Reception)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Level 1 Reception Desk.
• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Library (Level 1 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.
• A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Magnifiers.

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Local History and IT Suite

• The Local History and IT Suite is located to the left of the Level 1 reception desk. It is accessed through a doorway with a width of 87cm. There are computers for public use. Chairs are height adjustable and tables have an underside height of 69cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 Accessible Toilet / Baby Change)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There is not 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 327cm (5ft 7in x 10ft 9in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste 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 the right.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 123cm (4ft).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located to the right as you enter the toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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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.
• Home visits / services are available.

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• Comments View
  • For more information on transcription formats and the KR Talking News service
  • For information on the Home Library Service.