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Bedworth Library and Information Centre

18 High Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8NF

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Concessionary Travel Applications, CDA (Employment Advice) and Prospects Drop In.
  • Comments View
    • The venue is a registered Warwickshire Safe Place.
    • The venue offers various activities including Knit and Natter, Stitch Up, Tea and Talk, Story Stomp, Lego Club and Rhyme Time.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Bedworth.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
    • 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 165cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • The security barriers in front of the second entrance door are 110cm wide (photograph 4).

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are 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.
  • Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
  • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
  • A large text keyboard, large rollerball mouse and height adjustable chair is / are available.

Pod

  • The pod is located to the rear of the library, 13m from the main entrance.
  • The door to the pod is single, light, slides open and is 185cm wide.
  • The height of the desk is 71cm and there are chairs with armrests available.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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.