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COVID-19 Information

The information in this section was taken in September 2021.
This library is closed until further notice due to Covid-19.
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Opening Times

Monday Closed.
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30.
Thursday 15:00 - 18:00.
Friday 09:00 - 12:00.
Saturday 09:30 - 12:30.
Sunday Closed.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The name of the nearest tram stop is Gleadless Road.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Gleadless Road Car Park.
- The car park is located on Gleadless Road.
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 not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Reception

The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are bright.

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 varied.

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.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 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 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 140cm (4ft 7in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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 grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).