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Disabled Access Guide for Tolworth Community Library
37-39 The Broadway
Tolworth
Surrey
KT6 7DJ
Tel: 020 8547 5006
Fax: 020 8547 6471
Email: tolworth.library@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.gov.uk/libraries
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Tolworth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Tolworth.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
There is limited parking sometimes available on The Broadway.
The photograph shows the area in front of the library.
Outside Access (The Broadway)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The automatic door is operated by push pad.
There are security barriers situated inside the entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
The library also has a portable loop.
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 136cm x 193cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 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 60cm (1ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 3in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 fair.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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 not 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.
There are 2 desks in the I.T room that can be raised and lowered.
The photograph shows the security barriers inside the entrance.
