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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Central Library and Central Children's Library.
• Related link Central Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/central-library-sheffield
• Related link Central Children's Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/central-children-s-library

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• Comments View
  • This venue is a registered Sheffield Safe Places.
  • The venue is Dementia friendly.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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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.

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Parking (Blue Badge Holders)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue, off Arundel Gate.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • There is also Blue Badge parking for three hours on Surrey Street at the front of the venue.
  • These bays are marked widthway only and are 250cm wide (photographs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Arundel Gate.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
  • 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 leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is on the lower ground floor of the library.
  • Wheelchair users, people with mobility problems and people with prams and pushchairs are accompanied by a porter as there is only staff access from this entrance to the library and to other areas within the building.

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Lift (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 135cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Anyone using this lift will be accompanied by a porter as there is no direct access to any of the floors in the central library or to Graves Art Gallery.

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Outside Access (Surrey Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Surrey Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional single door to the left.
  • This door opens both ways and is heavy.
  • The door is 76cm wide.

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Outside Access (Surrey Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Surrey Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of and beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • The first two steps in front of the entrance are not clearly marked and do not have handrails (photograph 2).
  • The steps beyond this entrance are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • These steps go down to the children's library and up to central library internal entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • 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 medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the ground floor foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Surrey Street entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 95cm (3ft 1in x 3ft 1in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Entrance (Gallery Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the third floor of Central Library.

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• Entrance View
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the gallery 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 varied.

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Museum

• Exhibits can be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is in Central Library.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right before you enter the museum.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the gallery entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the museum.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the gallery entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are ultraviolet.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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.