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Disabled Access Guide for N4 Library
26 Blackstock Road
Finsbury Park
London
N4 2DL
Tel: 020 7527 7800
Fax: 020 7527 7808
Email: n4library@islington.gov.uk
Web: http://www.islington.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Finsbury Park.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.8m (10ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 184cm (6ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 184cm (6ft ) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located opposite the issue desk.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lift requires a key, available from the issue desk, to operate.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the issue desk.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 148cm x 313cm (4ft 10in x 10ft 3in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located next to the lift.
The unisex toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The area where the toilets are located is accessed via a single heavy door which opens inwards.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is a soft play area for children.
