Coolbellup Library

Access Guide

General Access
Communication
Vision
Hearing
Physical - Mobility
Physical - Wheelchair

A single-storey building with large glass windows and a red trim roof is on the right. The pavement in front is tiled. On the left, a red car is parked near some trees and bushes. The road in the foreground has white lane markings. The background features more trees and a clear blue sky.

A paved area with interlocking bricks in the foreground. To the left, a large tree stands next to a metal pole, with a white car parked nearby. In the centre, a red SUV is parked near a low bush. The background features a single-storey building with large windows and a sloped roof. The sun is shining brightly in the sky, casting light across the scene.

Entrance to a building with a sign reading "City of Cockburn" above glass sliding doors. The walls on either side feature colourful murals with abstract designs and images of swans. A purple bench is on the left, and an "After Hours Return" box is on the right. The floor is tiled with a central path leading to the entrance. The ceiling is corrugated metal with red accents. Inside, tables and chairs are visible through the glass doors.

A parking area with a red car on the left and a white car partially visible on the right. In the centre, there are parking spaces marked with blue and yellow lines, indicating disabled parking. Large green trees are in the background, with a few streetlights and a building partially visible. The foreground has a tiled pavement with a textured strip, and the words "SLOW" painted in yellow on the ground.

A playground with a blue climbing structure made of ropes and poles on a sandy surface. To the left, there are tall trees with green foliage. On the right, a stone wall borders a paved path, with a large tree providing shade. In the background, a building with a blue roof and a parked car are visible. The area is well-lit, suggesting a sunny day.

A playground with a sandy surface. On the left, there's a blue climbing structure made of ropes and poles. On the right, a playset with a slide and climbing bars, featuring orange and yellow elements. In the background, there are several large trees and a grassy area with a bench. A building with a grey exterior is visible in the distance.

A community hub with a wide entrance and a canopy displaying the name "City of Cockburn." The building features colourful murals on the walls. In the foreground, there are marked parking spaces with blue disability symbols and yellow striped lines. A yellow bollard stands in the centre. The ground is paved with interlocking bricks. To the left, a large tree is visible, and to the right, there is a tall electricity pylon.

Entrance to a building with a sign reading "City of Cockburn" above glass sliding doors. The left side features a fire extinguisher and a wall-mounted device. Inside, there are tables and chairs on a tiled floor, with notice boards on the far wall. The right side shows a window with a view of a red car and greenery outside. The exterior walls are painted with blue artwork, and the ceiling has a corrugated metal design.

A library entrance area with a tiled floor featuring a pattern of light and dark squares. On the left, there's a bright orange wall with a brochure stand. In the centre, several round tables with black chairs are arranged. The back wall has a bulletin board filled with notices. On the right, glass doors lead into the library, with a sign above them. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting.

A library entrance with glass doors on the left leading to an interior with bookshelves and computer stations. A blue booth with a wooden table is positioned near the entrance. On the right, large glass doors open to an outdoor area with trees and a parked car visible. The floor is tiled, and the ceiling has recessed lighting and an illuminated exit sign.

A library entrance with glass sliding doors in the centre, displaying various notices and signs. To the left, there's a book return slot with a small shelf beneath it. On the right, a seating area with a blue upholstered booth and a wooden table. The floor is tiled with a mix of light and dark squares, and the ceiling has recessed lighting. Inside the library, bookshelves and computer stations are visible.

A spacious indoor area with a tiled floor. On the left, there are large glass doors leading outside, with a green exit sign above. A planter with green plants is near the entrance. On the right, there are two doors, one marked for fire equipment, and a wall-mounted brochure rack filled with pamphlets. The ceiling is fitted with square lights, and the walls are white. Outside, trees and a parked car are visible through the glass doors.

A spacious public restroom with grey tiled flooring and a white ceiling featuring a circular skylight. On the left, a granite countertop with a white sink, a large mirror, and a soap dispenser. A paper towel dispenser and a yellow bin are mounted on the wall. In the centre, two waste bins are placed near a toilet with a support rail. The walls are light grey with a tiled skirting. A baby changing station is mounted on the wall near the toilet.

A spacious indoor area with a tiled floor and a ceiling with recessed lighting. In the foreground, there are round tables with black chairs. To the left, glass doors lead to another room with visible bookshelves. The background features large glass doors opening to an outdoor area. On the right, a bright orange wall has a door labelled "Communications" and another door marked for fire safety equipment. A potted plant is near the glass doors.

A hallway with a bulletin board on the left displaying numerous colourful flyers and notices. To the right, a partially open door leads to a corridor with a patterned carpet and a couple of chairs against the wall. Above the door, a plaque is mounted on the wall. The walls are light-coloured, and the floor is tiled.

A conference room with a large oval wooden table in the centre surrounded by grey chairs. On the right, a large flat-screen TV is mounted on a stand. The left side has a door leading to a hallway with visible chairs and tables. At the back, a cabinet holds a kettle and various items. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lights and a projector. The floor is carpeted with a patterned design.

A conference room with a long wooden table in the centre surrounded by black chairs. On the left, there are additional chairs against the wall. At the back, a door is open, leading to another room. On the right, a kitchenette area with a microwave, kettle, and sink is visible. The ceiling has fluorescent lights and a mounted camera. The floor is carpeted in a dark pattern.

Glass doors lead into a library with a patterned carpet. On the left, a fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall, and a small shelf is visible. The doors display various signs and posters, including opening hours and event information. Inside, there are computer stations with chairs and a visible sign for the Children's Library. The ceiling has recessed lighting, and large windows in the background allow natural light to enter.

A spacious library interior with rows of wooden bookshelves filled with books. In the foreground, a computer station with a chair and a monitor displaying a colourful screen. A large poster on an easel stands nearby. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lights and a security camera. A television screen hangs from the ceiling showing a live feed of the library. Large windows in the background allow natural light to illuminate the space, and the carpet has a patterned design.

A library interior with a patterned carpet floor and a ceiling with recessed lighting. In the centre, there are wooden bookshelves filled with books. A large informational board on an easel is visible. To the right, a black armchair and a sign about an Easter fair are present. On the left, a print and copy station is visible near a glass-walled area. Large windows in the background allow natural light to enter.

A reception area with a curved wooden desk in the centre, featuring computers, brochures, and a blue chair. To the left, an orange kiosk stands beside red and yellow bins. Behind the desk, there are glass partitions and a door leading to another room. The floor is carpeted with a patterned design, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.

A spacious library interior with a patterned carpeted floor. On the left, there are rows of bookshelves filled with books. In the centre, a long table with computers and chairs is visible. To the right, more bookshelves are present, along with colourful seating poufs. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lights and air vents. The background features glass walls and additional seating areas.

A library interior with a row of computer workstations in the foreground, each equipped with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Black office chairs are positioned at each station. The floor is carpeted with a patterned design. In the background, large windows allow natural light to illuminate the space, revealing bookshelves filled with books and magazines. The ceiling has a grid pattern with recessed lighting.

A library interior with a row of computer desks in the foreground, each equipped with a computer and surrounded by grey privacy dividers. Black chairs are placed at each desk. In the background, there are bookshelves filled with books. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lights, and the floor is carpeted with a patterned design. The space is well-lit and organised, with a modern and functional layout.

Inside a library with large floor-to-ceiling windows on the right, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. In the foreground, two grey chairs with patterned cushions are positioned around a small round table. Bookshelves labelled "Adult Non Fiction" are in the centre, filled with books. On the left, tables and chairs are arranged for reading or study. The floor is carpeted with a geometric pattern, and the ceiling has recessed lighting. Outside, trees and parked cars are visible.

Bookshelves filled with books line the left and right sides, labelled "Adult Non Fiction." In the centre, two grey chairs with patterned cushions face each other, separated by a small round table with a book on it. Large windows in the background reveal a view of parked cars and greenery outside. The floor is carpeted with a geometric pattern, and the ceiling is plain with a light fixture.

A library interior with wooden bookshelves filled with books on both the left and right sides. In the centre, there are tables with chairs arranged around them. A banner celebrating "50" years is displayed on the back wall, along with a television screen above it. The floor is carpeted in a dark pattern, and the ceiling has recessed lighting. A seating area with a blue patterned sofa is visible in the background on the right.

A library interior with bookshelves filled with books on the left and right. In the centre, there are long wooden tables with grey chairs arranged around them. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet in shades of grey and green. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting and a skylight. In the background, there are large windows allowing natural light in, and a few computer terminals are visible near the back wall. A red trolley is on the right side.

A children's library with a sign overhead. On the left, there are stacked colourful chairs and a yellow bin. In the centre, white tables are surrounded by colourful stools in orange, green, and blue. Behind the tables, a blue and grey sofa is positioned against large windows showing greenery outside. On the right, bookshelves are filled with children's books, labelled "Junior Non Fiction". The floor is carpeted with a patterned design, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.

A children's library area with a sign overhead. On the right, there are bookshelves with children's books. In the centre, a table is surrounded by colourful stools in orange, green, and blue. The left side has a grey and blue sofa against the wall, with a large screen above it. The floor is carpeted with a patterned design, and the ceiling has recessed lighting. Large windows in the background let in natural light, showing greenery outside.

A spacious library interior with bookshelves filled with books on both sides. In the foreground, there is a table with colourful stools in blue, green, and orange. The floor is carpeted with a patterned design. The ceiling is white with recessed lighting. Large windows in the background allow natural light to enter, and there are more bookshelves and tables with chairs in the middle and background areas. A sign on one shelf reads "Young Adult Fiction."

A library interior with large glass windows in the background, offering a view of greenery and a parked red car outside. In the foreground, a square table with four chairs is positioned on a patterned carpet. To the left and right, there are wooden bookshelves filled with books. A black armchair with a cushion and a small round table are on the right. The ceiling features recessed lighting.

Inside a library, two wooden bookshelves filled with children's books are positioned in a V-shape. The floor is carpeted with a geometric pattern. Large windows in the background provide a view of the outside, showing a road, greenery, and a blue car. The windows have colourful decals featuring a kangaroo, dinosaur, aeroplane, sunflower, and basketball. Grey cushioned seating is visible along the windows.

GENERAL ACCESS

• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.

• Accept the Companion Card

• Employ people with disability

• Trained staff in disability awareness

• Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

• Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

• Have measurements of key access points and features such as doorway widths, bed heights and circulation spaces, available upon request.

• Have a place to store mobility equipment during visit.

COMMUNICATION

• Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

• Trained staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

• Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.

• A quiet space may be available - please reach out to staff to enquire.

VISION

• Have Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel

• Provide information in large print

• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)

• Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)

• Have effective lighting throughout facility.

• Have tactile tiles prior to steps, ramps, jetties, piers and other hazards.

HEARING

• Have volume controlled phones

• Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

• Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

• Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting

• Have grab rails in the bathroom

• Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Seating provided is a variety/range and include some with back rests and arm rests.

PHYSICAL - WHEELCHAIR

• Have step free outdoor pathways

• Provide easy, step-free pathways (clear of obstructions) to all indoor and outdoor areas (includes picnic areas, barbecues and indoor and outdoor areas

• Have step free access to into our business premise

• Have step free access to the conference or function room

• Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)

• Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

• Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed

• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet

• Provide a low height counter suitable for a person using a wheelchair or a person of small stature

• Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid