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Lyminge Library

Station Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8HS

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Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.

Parking

  • The venue has shared parking facilities.
  • Parking View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 355cm x 480cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • The library shares its parking with Station Road Public Car Park.

Approach (Main Entrance)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance sign says 'Lyminge Library'.
    • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • 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) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 108cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the button to exit the first door is 86cm as shown in photograph 8.
    • There are two buttons to exit the second door.
    • The height of the button on the left is 78cm as shown in photograph 6.
    • The height of the button on the right is 96cm as shown in photograph 7.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
    • 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 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.

Library

  • Library Access and Circulation View
    • The library is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The library is 1m from the main entrance.
    • 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 are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • Library Services View
    • There is an ordering service.
    • 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 a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • Computer Area View
    • The library does have a computer area.
    • The computer area is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the computer area.
    • The majority of the computer desk(s) are 64cm in height.
    • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
    • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
    • A height adjustable chair and height adjustable table is / are available.
    • The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.
    • The height of the table in the children's area is 50cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Station Road Public Car Park outside the venue.