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Overview

About View
- This is a library.
- Services available in the venue include: adult's library, children's library, book borrowing/returns, computers and desk space.
- View information on opening times.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Sudbury.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
- View information on getting here (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There are no toilet facilities.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.

Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 268cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 4m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The approach to the entrance has bollards.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
The slope has a slight gradient.
There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
The locked door can be opened on request.
The doors open away from you.
The width of the opening is 74cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
Some flooring is shiny.
There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
There is no (or very little) background noise.
Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

The reception is located ahead as you enter the library.
The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
There is step-free level access to the reception.
The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
There is not a lowered section at the desk.
The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

There is step-free level access throughout the library.
Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Some flooring is shiny.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in the library includes: tables.
The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 104cm to 124cm from the floor.
The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and audio.