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Kayll Road Library Community Hub

Kayll Road, Sunderland , Tyne and Wear, SR4 7TW

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a community hub with a library, junior library, computer room, and meeting room.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
  • The nearest Metro Station is Millfield.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Friday 09:30 - 14:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 270cm x 660cm (8ft 10in x 21ft 8in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located directly in front of the venue.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 270cm x 610cm (8ft 10in x 20ft).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on the opposite side of Kayll Road.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the main entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the main entrance.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 similar secondary internal doors.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Library

  • 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 not an ordering service.
  • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
  • Comments View
    • There is free Wi-Fi available.
    • There is a mixture of chairs and sofas with armrests available.
    • There is a self-serve tea and coffee facility at a height of 76cm.
    • There are coffee tables with heights of 38cm and a café style table with a height of 72cm.
    • There is a junior library section to the right of the main library.

Computer Room

  • The computer room is located to the left of the reception desk.
  • There is a single door that is permanently held open.
  • The opening width of the door is 89cm.
  • Inside the door there is a 150cm by 150cm space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre, but wheelchair users may find it difficult to manoeuvre near the desks.
  • The flooring is carpet and lighting levels are good.
  • There is a mixture of chairs, office chairs and armchairs with and without armrests available.
  • There is a central table. The height of the table is 66cm.
  • The height of the outside desks are 65cm.
  • There are 8 computers available for public use.
  • There is a printer with controls at a height of 105cm.

Carnegie Room

  • The Carnegie room is a meeting room. It is located to the left of the reception desk, through the computer room and to the right.
  • There is a single door that is permanently held open.
  • It has an opening width of 78cm.
  • Inside there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is carpet and lighting levels are good.
  • There are tables available. The height of the tables are 69cm.
  • There are chairs without armrests available.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s) (Main Toilet)

Standard Toilet(s) (Junior Toilet)