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West Library
Bridgeman Road
London
N1 1BD
Tel: 020 7527 7920
Fax: 020 7527 7929
Email: west.library@islington.gov.uk
Web: http://www.islington.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
Outside Access (Bridgeman Road)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (Bridgeman Road)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located inside the entrance doors overcoming the steps.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
Reception
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
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.
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 1-14 days to process an order.
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 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the right as you enter 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 155cm x 335cm (5ft 1in x 10ft 11in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
The adapted toilet is also used as a unisex standard toilet.
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.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
There is a soft play area for children.
