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Chineham Library

Chineham District Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8BQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include library services, desktop computers for public use, clubs and small meeting room hire.

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 Basingstoke.
  • Comments View
    • Chineham Centre bus stop is served by Stagecoach routes 4, 7, 14, 55, 655 and 657.

Opening Hours

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 Chineham Centre South Car Park.
    • The car park is located next to the Chineham Centre shopping area.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is ramped or stepped access to the Chineham Centre shopping area from the car park. Ramped access is via a long slope on a slight incline.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Counter (Enquiries)

  • The counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is a touchscreen.
  • The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the counter is 74cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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 welcomed 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 have computers with accessible software.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
  • Comments View
    • There is seating with and without armrests, sofas, podium seating, high stools, and tables with undersides 69cm - 70cm above the floor.
    • There are also coffee style tables with a surface height of 35cm above the floor, and high tables with a surface height of 105cm above the floor.
      There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
      Visual stories for adults and children are available.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • There are accessible toilets available for public use in the Tesco supermarket opposite the library.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available 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 cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are available.