Venue Description

Central Library is located in the centre of Middlesbrough, on Centre Square, close to Middlesbrough Town Hall. The library was opened in 1912 following a generous donation by Dr. Andrew Carnegie and an offer of land owned by Sir Hugh Bell and Alderman Hinton JP. The magnificent building is Grade II listed and retains many original features including the fixtures in the Reference Library. Central Library is the centrepiece of Middlesbrough’s wider library offer and plays host to numerous cultural events throughout the year. The library provides: access to library services access to reference services including local and family history information on local public services free access to the internet and Wi-Fi space for community meetings and activities Early Years and youth services, activities and support photocopying, printing and fax facilities Check out the libraries website and online catalogue. Like Middlesbrough Libraries on Facebook and follow @borolibraries on Twitter to keep up to date with library events and announcements. Contact Address: Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AY Phone: Lending Library: 01642 729002 Reference Library: 01642 729001 Email: central_lending@middlesbrough.gov.uk reference_library@middlesbrough.gov.uk Opening times Monday to Saturday: 9:30am to 12pm, then 1pm to 5pm Sunday: closed

Accessibility

Middlesbrough Central Library consists of two main areas: The Lending Library and the Reference Library. The Lending Library - This is on the ground floor with large automatic doors for access. There are tables and seating throughout the Lending Library. Staff are availabile to answer questions and offer support where they can. The Reference Library - This is on the first floor and has our public toilets. It is accessible via a marble staircase with bannisters or via a service lift. The service lift is accessed outside at the rear of the building outside and staff will call and open the lift from the inside. During this time you will be outside for approximately 5 minutes. Staff will remain with you in the lift and escort you to the Reference Library and/or Toilets. We have an accessible toilet which is detailed below.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://libraries.middlesbrough.gov.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl?news_id=37

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/accessibility-statement

Accessible Performances

The details of each event would be advertised in full beforehand. Not all performances will be suitable to everybody but we aim to make them accessible to as many people as possible. We have also hosted performances specifically targeted at people with additional needs where they can express themselves comfortably.

Awards List

We are Dementia Friendly

Toilets

There is a doors leading to the the accessible toilet are 80cm at their narrowest. The door of the accessible toilet itself is 90cm wide. 4 x Grab Rails 1 x Drop Down Rail 2 x hooks 1 x shelf 1 x Sanitary Bin 1 x Wall Mounted Basin

Staff

Our staff are willing to assist you in the following areas: -retrieving books, maps or materials that may be inaccessible. -offer support when using the lift to the Reference Library and Toilet floor. -help with the public computers such as website help and printing and photocopying.