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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
Sunday Closed.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Edmonton Green.

Parking (St Georg's Multi-Storey Car Park)

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park type is multi storey.
There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 500cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is concrete.
There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 180cm (5ft 11in).

On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- The car park detailed is St George's Car Park.
- To access this car park, you must go around the side of the car park to the front of the car park where it is accessible.
- There is a route to the car park opposite the main entrance but this is via steps.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue in the South Mall.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
Comments View
- There are a set of barriers 92 cm wide immediately beyond the second set of doors.

Reception

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use system.

Comments View
- The main enquiry desk is a further 22 m away towards the rear of the library.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.

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 on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 7-21 days to process an order.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is / are available.
Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifying sheet.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left of the library.
- There is 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 155cm (5ft 1in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- 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 both sides.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Comments View
- The toilet was out of order at the time of survey.