Access Guide
Kilburn Library
42 Salusbury Road
Queens Park
London
NW6 6NN
Tel: 020 8937 3530
Fax: 020 7625 6387
Email: kilburnlibrary@brent.gov.uk
Web: http://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Queens Park.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Queens Park.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
No Level Access (Salusbury Road)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the side of the entrance steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a portable hearing loop available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are two meeting rooms.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the main foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from staff at reception.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 173cm x 310cm (5ft 8in x 10ft 2in).
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 7-14 days to process an order.
For home library services please ring 020 8937 3460 or email homelibraryservice@brent.gov.uk.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
