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Greenhill Library

Perceval Square , College Road, Harrow, London, HA1 1GX

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Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Harrow on the Hill.
  • The nearest underground station is Harrow on the Hill.

Opening Times (Greenhill Library)

  • Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
  • Sunday 11:00 - 15:00.

Parking (Greenhill Library)

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Greenhill Library)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off College Road.
    • There is step-free 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 double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 215cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 205cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • There are also two sets of manual double doors to enter the library.
    • On the day of the visit, the outer and inner doors were both locked.
    • There are security barriers on entry.
    • Security barriers are 180cm high with 100cm gaps between them.

Reception (Greenhill Library)

  • The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
  • There is 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.

Library (Greenhill 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.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Other Floors (Greenhill Library)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground, Mezzanine.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Lift (Greenhill Library)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the adult section.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Basement, Ground, Mezzanine.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Changing Places (Greenhill Library - Accessible Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is not additional to standard and accessible toilets, and is located close to other managed facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • There is step-free level access to the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 330cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet seat.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, both dropdown rails, all grab rails, the toilet seat and the floor.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for a seated user (within 10cm from the floor).
    • The toilet has a backrest.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted and height-adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The changing places hoist is powered overhead and covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
    • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser, towel dispenser and hand dryer.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid, a sanitary bin, a padded back rest for the seat and a privacy screen.
    • The facility does not have a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
    • The shelf is not positioned between 85cm and 105cm and has minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The coat hooks for standing users are at the recommended height.
    • The coat hooks for seated users are not at the recommended height.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There was toilet roll but no toilet roll holder.

Standard Toilet(s) (Greenhill Library)

  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

Parent and Baby Room / Breastfeeding Room (Greenhill Library)

  • There is step-free level access to the parent and baby room.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a baby change facility at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • Waste bins include: a general waste bin with lid.