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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 Junior Library and Light Reading, Main Library, Small Meeting Room / Hot Desking Room, Reference Room / Meeting Room (Floor 1), Standard Toilet (Floor 1).

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Mirfield 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 Station Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the rear of Mirfield Library.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Mirfield Library.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • 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) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the venue.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • To access the venue from the car park, there is sloped access on the pathway leading to the venue. The surface is tarmac and uneven in places.
  • Second door into the library is permanently open during opening hours. It is a sliding, automated door.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance to the venue.
• 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.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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 not have computers with accessible software.
• Accessible software includes JAWS.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Magnifiers for computer screens and larger keyboards.

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• Comments View
  • A transcription service is available on request.
  • Jaws software is currently awaiting a software update.
  • Books in braille can be ordered through the library.

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Computer / Internet Area

• There are five computer workstations available.
• The computers are located opposite the main reception and are 5m from the main entrance to the venue.
• Seating comprises of chairs without armrests.
• Tables are in a permanent, fixed position and the underside height of the tables is 71 cm.

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Junior Library and Light Reading

• The Junior Light Reading Room is on the right as you enter the library.
• It is 10m from the main entrance to the venue.
• There is a seating area around four tables. Chairs and tables are not in fixed positions.
• The underside height of the tables is 67cm.
• There are smaller chairs and benches for children throughout the Junior Library.
• There is sufficient space to manoeuvre a wheelchair throughout the Junior Library.
• Lighting is good throughout.
• The flooring is carpet and has a repeating pattern.

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Meeting Room

• The Meeting Room is located to the right as you enter the venue.
• The door opens away from you and may be difficult to open. The width of the door is 86cm.
• In the meeting room, there are two computer workstations on tables with an underside height of 65cm.
• There is insufficient space to manoeuvre a wheel chair.

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Level Change

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the corridor to the right as you enter the venue from the main entrance.
• There is/are 15+ 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The staircase is accessed via the corridor to the right as you enter the venue. There is a contrasting blue door which opens towards you. The door may be difficult to open as it has a spring closer. The width of the door is 76cm.
  • There is a landing after the 13th step. There are five more steps leading to a landing with access to the Reference Library Meeting Room to the left and the shared standard toilet straight ahead.

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Reference Library Meeting Room

• The Reference Library Meeting Room is located on level 1 of the Library. It is accessed via a staircase located in the corridor to the right as you enter the venue. There is a contrasting blue door to the staircase which opens towards you. It may be difficult to open as the door has a spring closer. The width of the door is 76cm. There are 13 steps before a landing / resting area and a further 5 steps leading to a larger landing. The Reference Library Meeting Room is immediate to your left. The door is permanently open with a width of 80cm.
• There are chairs with and without armrests,
• Tables have an underside height of 70cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on level 1 of the venue.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance of the venue to level 1 of the library.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located at the right of the building.
• 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.