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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Link Leisure centre.
• Related link Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/herne-hill-lifestyle-centre

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• Comments View
  • The Lambeth Libraries Home Visit Service is co-ordinated from this library.
  • The service arranges home visits to deliver, renew and manage returns (telephone 020 7926 8335).
  • For further information click here (opens in a new tab).

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Loughborough Junction.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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Opening Times

• Monday 14:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 14:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Wednesday 14:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Thursday 14:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Friday 14:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Saturday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located opposite the library on Herne Hill Road and Ferndene Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are security barriers after you enter through the first set of doors with a width of 108cm.
    
  • There are metal shutters at the arch at the top of the stairs. These shutters are permanently open during business hours.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Ferndene Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • The bell can be used to call a member of staff down to open the doors.

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Outside Access (Garden Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the library.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path to the garden area from street level.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located on the left when facing the entrance.
  • There is/are 13 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 26cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There is a 13cm high step at the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is an access point for the garden entrance off Ferndene Road.
  • There is a gate at the access point that opens towards you.
  • The gate is usually held permanently open during opening hours.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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  • There are double doors at the top of the stairs into the library. These are double doors that open both ways. The door width is 172cm.
    
  • There is an evac chair located on the first and second floors.
    
  • There are rentable workspaces on the second floor.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right after you enter via the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The first floor is only accessible with a staff key, or if a workspace has been hired.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the library main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large text keyboard and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Other computer auxiliary aids include Dolphin Supernova.

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• Comments View
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests, sofas and high chairs.
  • There are self checkout/return machines that have scanner screen height of 77cm.

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Studios

• There are studios and meeting rooms for rent on the library level and on the second floor. These rooms are accessed via double doors that swing both ways and are 168cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right through the double doors, after exiting the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 180cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • From the main entrance the accessible toilet is to the right of the library through the double doors.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the far right of the library.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are available.