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Cheriton Library

64 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4HB

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Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print and audio.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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    • Standard on street parking is available in Somerset Road and Broomfield Road.

Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Library.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter the library.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 150cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low.

Other Floors (to the Library)

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the library.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the library entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Reception

  • The reception point is located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Library

  • The library is located on the first floor.
  • The library is 5m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the library.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The rugs on the floor may be a potential trip hazard.
  • This library does 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.
  • Children's Braille books are in stock. Adult Braille can be ordered.
  • There is an ordering service.
  • There is a self-service book borrow/return machine available.
  • The self-service machine touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is step-free access within the library.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 73cm in height.
  • There are no height adjustable desks available.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • The library does have a computer area.
  • The computer area is located opposite the reception desk.
  • There is step-free access to the computer area.
  • The majority of the computer desk(s) are 75cm in height.
  • There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • The computer software has can increase brightness and font sizes.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides in the computer area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located There are standard toilets located on Somerset Road approximately 100m away.