Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a general library, children's library, computer room and a cafe.
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Comments
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- Bexley Village Community Library is operated by charity Greener Bexley with support from Bexley Council.
- The charity supports conservation and community facilities in the borough.
- General use of the library is free.
- There are additional benefits available to those paying an annual subscription.
- The library also encourages recycling and accepts donations of old mobile phones, printer cartridges and personal computers.
- These are refurbished or recycled to raise money for the charity.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bexley Village.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Bexley.
COVID-19 Information
- There are external queuing points.
- The external queuing points are clearly marked/signed.
- There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
- There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
- Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
- There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
- There is a Track and Trace system in place.
- There is a one-way system throughout.
- The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
- There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
- There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
- Customer toilets are currently unavailable.
- The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.
Opening Hours
Opening Times
- For information about the opening times please click here.
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 Thanet Road.
- The car park is located off Thanet Road.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Thanet Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The on-street parking bays are limited to 1 hour.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Bourne Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
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.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Albert Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 62cm (2ft) wide.
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Comments
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- From the pavement there is an entrance gate 86cm wide.
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The rear entrance opens directly into the computer room.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the gate up to 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.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
Reception
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Computer Area)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up into the computer area.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the entrance to the computer area.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 90cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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 not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
- There is an ordering service.
- It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifier.
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Comments
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- Some of the library stock is on shelving which has 68cm space between units.
- The units are moveable and staff are available for assistance.
- Most of the computers are in the computer room on the upper level at the rear of the building.
- There are additional computers withing the children's area of the library.
Eating and Drinking (Café)
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- Menus are wall only.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches and cakes.
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Opening Times
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- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right, next to the café.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 225cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is for the use of all visitors to the library.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available 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.