Access Guide
East End Library
Hadrian Square
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1AL
Tel: 0191 2788400
Fax: 0191 2788404
Email: eastend.library@newcastle.gov.uk
Web: http://www.newcastle.gov.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Manors.
The nearest Metro station is Byker.
The East End Library is located within the same building as the East End Pool, and shares the same toilet and parking facilities.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.5m (11ft 5in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The designated parking bays have a block paved surface.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 7m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (Hadrian Square - Front Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 165cm (5ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 165cm (5ft 4in) wide.
No Level Access (Hadrian Square - Front Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the left hand side as you face the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 350cm (11ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Hadrian Square in front of the building is pedestrianised.
This entrance is used to access the main building foyer.
Outside Access (the car park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated.
There is also a revolving door at this entrance located next to the automatic door.
Reception
The reception desk is 16m (17yd) 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 not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
Internal access into the library from the main building foyer is level and there are no doors.
There is a lowered area at the rear of the library.
Access to the lowered area is via a moderate ramp 130cm in width that bypasses 3 clearly marked deep steps with handrails on both sides.
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the lowered area.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the main foyer next to the car park entrance.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the library or pool reception desks.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The toilets are all 3 metres away from the car park entrance on the right had side as you enter the building.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the main foyer next to the car park entrance.
The female toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the main foyer next to the car park entrance.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The toilets are all 3 metres away from the car park entrance on the right had side as you enter the building.
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 3 to 5 days to process an order.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
The photograph shows the internal entrance into the library from the main building foyer. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
