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Overview

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• About View
  • The venue has 3 floors.
  • Facilities on the ground floor include: the children's library, the Imagination Centre, a changing places facility and a toilet with adaptations.
  • Facilities on the first floor include: the main library and the Reading Room Gallery.
  • Facilities on the second floor include: the Study Gallery and The Workary.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Vineyard Street Car Park.
  • View information on Vineyard Street Car Park (opens new tab).
  • The nearest train station is Colchester Town.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Study Gallery.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • The first floor and The Workary on the second floor can be accessed via a standard lift and a platform lift.
  • The Study Gallery on the second floor is accessed via steps from the first floor.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print and audio.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the library.
  • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located to the left as you enter the library.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located with the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • There is a public car park located on Vineyard Street.
  • The name of the car park is Vineyard Street.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the library on Trinity Square.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 188cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second, single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 96cm.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.

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Children's Library (Ground Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables and desks.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 77cm to 122cm from the floor.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: handheld magnifiers and headsets.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.

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Counter (Ground Floor)

• The counter is located ahead and to the right as you enter the library.
• The distance from the entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 117cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 95cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Imagination Centre

• The Imagination Centre is a play area located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the library.
• There is step-free level access to this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: stools.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Area signage is not provided.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter the library.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 134cm (width) x 283cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 121cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the left as you enter the library.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 277cm (width) x 378cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted at a fixed height.
  • The length of the changing bench is 182cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has lever taps.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Lift (Ground and First Floors)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the library.
• The distance from the entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 98cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Ground and First Floors)

• The stairs are located ahead as you enter the library.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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The Reading Room Gallery

• The Reading Room Gallery is located on the first floor to the right as you exit the standard lift.
• There is step-free level access to this area.
• The Reading Room Gallery is an area for invited artists to exhibit their work.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Main Library (First Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this library includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 76cm to 122cm from the floor.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: headsets.
• Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.

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Counter (First Floor)

• The counter is located to the right as you exit the standard lift on the first floor.
• The distance from the standard lift is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 76cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Platform Lift (First and Second Floors)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you exit the standard lift on the first floor.
• The distance from the standard lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is a platform lift.

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• Platform Lift View
  • The first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • This lift has a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

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Stairs (First and Second Floors)

• The stairs are located to the right as you exit the standard lift on the first floor.
• The first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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The Workary (Second Floor)

• The room is located on the second floor to the left as you exit the platform lift.
• The distance from the platform lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf .
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
• None of the desks are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Spiral Stairs

• The stairs are located to the left as you exit the standard lift on the first floor.
• The first floor main library and Study Gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Study Gallery (Second Floor)

• The Study Gallery is located at the top of the spiral stairs on the second floor.
• There are 15 steps to this area.
• There is a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Area signage is not provided.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.