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Sandwich Library

13 Market Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DA

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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 on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own parking facilities.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a Blue Badge bay to the right as you face the venue on Market Street.
    • There are on-street standard parking bays on Market Street.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance sign says 'Sandwich Library'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is 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.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 109cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 185cm.
  • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Entrance (Library Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 189cm.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
    • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • 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 bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is a touch screen.
    • 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.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Offices (Ground Floor)

  • Services/facilities available include; open plan office space(s).
  • Services/facilities within the building include There is a room to hire on the ground floor.
    There is a public area on the ground floor used for library groups at the rear of the library.
    There are public toilets available on the first floor (stepped access only).
  • Comments View
    • Scrabble Club on Tuesday 10am - midday
    • French Conversation Hour on Thursday 2:30pm
    • Craft Club on Thursday 10am - midday
    • Baby Rhyme Time/Storytime on Friday 10am
    • Bridge Club on Friday 10am - midday
    • Priory Reading Group meets monthly on the first Tuesday 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

Library

  • Library Access and Circulation View
    • The library is located ahead as you enter the library entrance.
    • The library is 4m from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the library.
    • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • Library Services View
    • 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.
    • 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 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 opposite the reception area.
    • There is step-free access to the computer area.
    • The majority of the computer desk(s) are 72cm in height.
    • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
    • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
    • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

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