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Westerham Library

London Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1BD

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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 and large print 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 mobility aids available.
  • There is a book trolley that can be used as a mobility aid.

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 pay & display car park opposite the venue with one Blue Badge Bay.
    • The dimensions are 220cm x 490cm.

Approach (Main Entrance)

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance sign says 'Westerham Library'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • 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 87cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face 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 both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • The height of the button to exit is 100cm.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 low (76cm or lower) .
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/01/2020.
    • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
    • 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.

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.
    • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There are no 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 ramped/sloped access within the library.
    • There are reading/study desks available.
    • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 70cm in height.
    • There are no height adjustable desks available.
    • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
    • 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 left from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the computer area.
    • The majority of the computer desk(s) are 67cm in height.
    • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
    • The library does have computers with accessible software.
    • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
    • A large rollerball mouse, height adjustable chair and height adjustable table is / are available.
    • The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.

Level Change (Library)

  • Ramp / Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located to the right from the main entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the seating area and additional books.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • Comments View
    • The first door is single and is permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The second door is single and is permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 71cm.

Toilet with Adaptations

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