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Disabled Access Guide for Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW
Tel: 020 8726 6900
Textphone: 020 8760 5797
Email: norbury@croydon.gov.uk
Web: http://www.croydon.gov.uk
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Introduction
Related link Croydon Digital Library.
You can now borrow books by using the Croydon digital library even when your local library is closed.
You can browse the digital library without being a member, but if you wish to download an item you will need to join your local library.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norbury Station.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Beatrice Avenue.
The convenient dropoff point is located on Beatrice Avenue
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
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 high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the library foyer.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
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.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 3-7 days to process an order.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is not available for computer users.
Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes zoom text.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
The photo shows the ramp in front of the entrance.
