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Woolwich Library

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Address:
Calderwood Street
Woolwich
Greenwich
London
SE18 6QZ

Tel: 020 8921 5750

Web: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday10:00 - 00:00
Tuesday09:30 - 00:00
Wednesday09:30 - 00:00
Thursday09:30 - 00:00
Friday09:30 - 00:00
Saturday09:30 - 00:00
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Woolwich.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Woolwich Arsenal.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

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This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is Sainsburys Car Park.

The car park is located opposite the venue.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 6m x 2m (19ft 8in x 6ft 6in).

Standard marked parking bays are located at the front of the building.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

No Level Access (Main Entrance)

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There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located at the main entrance .

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The width of the ramp or slope is 106cm (3ft 5in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located at the main entrance.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp overcomes the steps.

Reception

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The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

Inside Access

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There is not 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.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.

There is not a landing.

Ground floor - general books, large print books and computers

First floor - Reference Library

No Level Access (Additional Books)

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There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located to the rear of the venue.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

Library

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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 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Adapted Toilet

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in sign language skills is not generally on duty.

This service cannot be requested.

Staff are not Type Talk aware.