Access Guide
Introduction
- For up to date opening times, please use the following link Library Opening Times.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Harwich.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Dovercourt.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located on Milton Road.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the multi-story car park in Milton Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are electronic barriers located just beyond the second set of doors and they are 100cm wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
- The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
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Comments
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- There is a self service desk 6m from the main entrance with a screen height of between 110cm and 140cm.
- The photographs show the enquiry desk and the self service desk respectively.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Accessible software includes Zoomtext.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large rollerball mouse is / are available.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.