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Bebington Central Library

Civic Way, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7PN

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a public library located at Bebington Civic Centre.
    • Services and facilities available in the venue include: a lending library, children's library, reference library, and event room for hire.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is 1 other entrance.
    • There is stepped access at the other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • The reference floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • The stepped entrance is from the gardens to the rear left of the Civic Centre.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), large print (on request), different languages (on request) and audio (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Staff receive the following training: on-line and in-person council courses.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left as you enter the main entrance, before the second door.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left as you enter.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the library and Civic Halls.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • Parking in the Civic Centre car park may be limited.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located opposite the library.
    • The name of the car park is Church Road.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the front left side of the Civic Centre building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Library Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the main building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Main Library Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the library.
    • The distance from the library entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
    • The tables are fixed.

Children's Library Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the right as you enter via the library entrance.
    • The distance from the library entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 91cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, riser recliner chairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, long tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 102cm to 136cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen is for self-service borrow or return.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs.
  • All formats are available on request.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the main entrance, before the second door.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 177cm (width) x 231cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 138cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 73cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the library entrance before you enter.
  • The distance from the library entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is an enclosed platform lift.
  • Enclosed Platform Lift View
    • The ground and first (reference library) floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 325kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 98cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is an automatic door from the lift into the reference library at first floor level.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the centre of the lending library.
  • The ground floor (lending library) and first floor (reference library) can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a similar alternative staircase on the right before you enter the library, shared with the Civic Centre giving access to the first floor.

Exhibition Room

  • The room is located at the rear of the reference library floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 146cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • This is a multi-use event and exhibition space.