Access Guide
Cricklewood Library
152 Olive Road
Cricklewood
London
NW2 6UY
Tel: 020 8937 3540
Fax: 020 8450 5211
Email: cricklewoodlibrary@brent.gov.uk
Web: http://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Cricklewood.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cricklewood.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access (Olive Road)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Reception (Library)
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access (Library)
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
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.
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 26m (28yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the rear of the main library.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 152cm x 310cm (4ft 11in x 10ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 79cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
