Access Guide
Kingsbury Library
Stag Lane
Kingsbury
London
NW9 9AE
Tel: 0208 9373520
Email: kingsburylibrary@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 | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingsbury.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Hendon.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 4.2m (11ft 1in x 13ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 12m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located near to the entrance ramp
Outside Access (the car park)
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 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (the car park)
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 115cm (3ft 9in).
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 not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front 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.
The lighting levels are bright.
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 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 310cm (4ft 7in x 10ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 1in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
There is one adapted toilet for the use of all patrons.
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 2-14 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.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
