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Overview

About View
- This is a library with multiple services available.
- Services available in the venue include: a library, community room, ceremony room and registration room.
- 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 Central Avenue Short Stay Car Park.
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- The nearest train station is Sittingbourne Train Station.
- 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 access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There are no toilet facilities.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: A Trolley.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness training.

Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Public Car Parks View
- There is a public car park located off Central Avenue.
- The name of the car park is Central Avenue Short Stay Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a slight gradient.
The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 85cm.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
There is no (or very little) background noise.
Wayfinding signage is provided.
The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

There is step-free level access throughout the library.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, desks and height adjustable desks.
Some tables are fixed.
Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 138cm from the floor.
The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: screen shrink and large text.
When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 118cm 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: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, adjustable foot rests, handheld magnifiers and coloured overlays.
Children's books are available in braille.

The room is located to the right from the library entrance via the Community Room.
The distance from the library entrance is 20m.
The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
There is written text signage on or near the door.
There is step-free level access into the room.
There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
The door opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 87cm.
There is step-free level access throughout the room.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Location and Access View
- The Registration Service Waiting Area is located to the left from the library entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
Seating Area View
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.