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    Newcastle City Library

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    Newcastle City Library is a modern award winning building in the heart of the City. Our facilities include: Extensive lending collection of fiction, non fiction and graphic novels. Books can be reserved online using our online catalogue. Events and activities for all ages Large historical collections of books, periodicals and maps Current newspapers and magazines Information service including business, marketing, intellectual property, statistics, information about community groups, events information and general enquiries Health and Wellbeing Collection Music and Movies section with a lending collection of printed music, CDs, DVDs and blu-ray Study space Free access to the internet, email and other applications Free Wi-Fi access Free 1-2-1 internet taster sessions Fax service Local Studies and Family History department - with unique material relating to the North East including the largest local newspaper archive in the UK Exhibitions and displays Reading groups and lifelong learning classes Meeting rooms available for hire Cafe Performance hall capable of seating 185 people Dedicated area for the visually impaired, including electronic book magnifier and accessible computer Homework support Storytimes Leaflets on local attractions Local bus timetables Tyne Bridge Publishing books for sale Foreign language magazines and newspapers iStop job search kiosk Photo booth (passport standard) The City Community & Information Hub and Library also provides local people with easy access to the services they need in one convenient location. Alongside the library service, you will also find: Business & IP Centre Newcastle (Level 3) - intellectual property information and expert advice on a wide range of topics for entrepreneurs and inventors. Customer Services (Level 1) - access to and advice on Newcastle City Council services. Citizens Advice Newcastle (Level 4) - providing a free service which is confidential and open to anyone who lives or works in Newcastle. Connexions (Level 2)- careers information, advice and guidance for young people aged 13-19 (and up to age 25 for young people with special needs). Skills Hubs (Level 2) - a one-stop shop for support with training, careers and job advice. Your Homes Newcastle Housing Options Centre (Level 1) - if you are looking for a home you can register and search for properties online with staff on hand to help with any queries.

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    Overall rating

    4.75

    (2 reviews)

    Overall rating breakdown

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    Access (avg.)

    4.75

    Parking (avg.)

    3.5

    Toilets (avg.)

    2.5

    Staff (avg.)

    5

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    edin_lp88

    Mar 2016

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    4.5

    Fantastic library!

    Great library, helpful staff, spacious and easy to navigate.
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    ps25

    Jul 2014

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    5

    very good!

    all parts very easy to use.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Newcastle City Library

    Disabled Access at Newcastle City Library

    Automatic entrance doors, level access throughout, two large public lifts to all floors, fully accessible toilets on every floor including a changing places room, dual height reception pods, height adjustable computer desks, dedicated library services and computers for visual impaired people, hearing loops at every reception pod and in every meeting room, colour coded signage and colour coded areas for different subject areas, friendly well trained staff available to help and advise.

    Accessible parking at Newcastle City Library

    Blue badge bays directly outside the library on John Dobson Street and also in public car park underneath Princess square with ramped access to both main library entrances.
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Newcastle City Library

    There are 7 fully accessible toilet cubicles in the building with at least 1 on every floor. All have grab rails, large thumb turn locks, easy turn taps and red cords for assistance.
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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible formats at Newcastle City Library

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

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    Braille

    Information is available in Braille format.

    Easy read
    Sign Language

    BSL interpretation is available.

    Accessible services at Newcastle City Library

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Newcastle City Library

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: information@newcastle.gov.uk

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    Location

    33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, NE1 8AX

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