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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include stay and play, homework club, baby rhyme time, family story time and internet access.

Location

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

Opening Times (Living Room Library)

Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 13:00 - 19:00.
Thursday Closed.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
Sunday Closed.

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 not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located outside the venue, on Fore Street.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
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 139cm (4ft 7in).

Comments View
- There are security barriers inside the main entrance which have a width of 120cm.
- There is a book return letterbox to the right of the entrance which is 103cm high.

Reception

The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
There is a touch screen.
The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service(s).
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located towards the rear of the library.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The width of the ramp/slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located towards the rear of the library.
There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
The step(s) is/are 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 both sides.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Library

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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.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 218cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 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 and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are 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 86cm (2ft 10in).