Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in August 2021.
- Blue badge bays are still in use.
- There is not a member of staff available at the entrance.
- There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
- The hand sanitisers are wall mounted.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
- Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
- There is only one hand sanitiser which is to the right of the Main Entrance as you enter.
- There is not a limited number of people allowed inside.
- There is not a one-way system throughout.
- There is not clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
- There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
- Toilets are not available.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Wolverton.
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Comments
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- Newport Pagnell Library bus stop is directly outside the library.
- It is serviced by the following buses:
- 1 - Newport Pagnell/Whitehouse
- 2 - Newport Pagnell/Grange farm
- C10 - Bedford/ central Milton Keynes.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
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 St John Street car park.
- The car park is located behind the Library.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 260cm x 670cm (8ft 6in x 21ft 12in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located On St John Street outside Spice Kitchen Indian Restaurant.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on St John Street.
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Comments
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- St John Street car park has one blue badge bay.
- The parking is free for two hours and enforceable between Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm.
- The road from the car park to the library slopes down steeply.
- The on-street blue badge bay is approximately 70m from the library.
- The on-street parking is opposite the library.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from the pavement to the Main Entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the top of the ramp at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located from the pavement up to the Main Entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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.
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Comments
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- There is a push pad on the left of the door (internally) however this is only in use if the automatic doors are on a certain setting. The doors automatically open when both entering and exiting during normal operating hours.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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 available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Self-service machine.
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- There are printing and scanning services available.
- At the time of survey (Aug 21) the printing and scanning services were not available due to covid 19 restrictions.
- At the time of survey (Aug 21) the computers were unavailable.
- There are two self-service machines to the right as you enter.
- Due to covid measures only the left self-service machine was in use.
- The left-hand self-service has the option to increase/decrease the font size.
- The left-hand self-service machine has a plain screen background.
- The right-hand self service machine has child orientated/cartoon screen background.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested 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.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.