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Surbiton Library
Ewell Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 6AG
Tel: 020 8547 6444
Fax: 020 8547 6449
Email: surbiton.library@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.gov.uk/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Surbiton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Surbiton.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.8m (10ft 5in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park is situated at the rear of the building, off Berrylands Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (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 230cm (7ft 6in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp is used to overcome the steps.
The main doors are usually held open.
There are security barrier gates inside the entrance, 85 cm in width.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the library.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 180cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Please contact a member of staff to use the adapted toilet as it is located in a staff only area.
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.
The library has a wheelchair accessible computer desk available.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
The photograph shows the security barrier inside the entrance.
