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City of Perth

City of Perth Library, Perth


Summary
  • The City of Perth's public library, located on the first floor of one40william.
  • Library offers a range of facilities and services including a home delivery service for City of Perth residents, large print and audio books, children and young adult dedicated areas, senior's internet classes and internet access of one hour per day per user
  • A unisex accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the 140 William Complex, approximately 50 metres from the library entrance
  • The closest accessible parking is at Queen Street, Murray Street, or Roe Street car parks
Location 
Level One, 140 William Street, Perth, (Best accessed from Murray Street, near the underground train station.)
Opening Hours
Main library
  • Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • Saturday 9.00am to 12.00 noon
History Centre Collection
  • Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Telephone
  • 08 9461 3500
Web
Closest accessible parking
Accessible Parking, Roe Street Carpark, Northbridge
Central Park Drop Off Bay, Hay Street, Perth
Citiplace Car Park, Perth
Cultural Centre Car Park, Perth
External access and entrance
  • The library is located on the first floor of one40william.
  • There is an escalator off the Murray Street entrance to the building or lift access to the first level.
  • The lift is accessed via the forecourt off either Murray or William Street.
  • There is a spacious, tiled, covered piazza outside the lift and to the approach to the library.
  • There is a wide, level entrance with automatic doors.
  • Entrace is through security pedestals, 85cm wide, located on an angle to the front doors.
     
Escalator off Murray Street Lower lift entry Tiled forecourt to library Library entry doors Security pedestals
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Internal area
  • The library is located at the Wellington street end of the first floor piazza.
  • The spacious, open plan library has a carpeted floor and suffcieint space for users of wheelchairs and walking aids to reach all areas.
  • The return chute is located inside the library near the entrance, with the return chute 1.1 metres high.
  • The enquiries and loans counter is 95cm high.  There is a lowered section of counter 75cm high with seating provided.
  • There is sufficeint space for users of wheelchairs and walking aids to approach the counter.
  • Throughout the library there are a variety of seating options including lounge chairs and chairs with and without armrests.
  • The displays and information brochures are located at standing height.
  • Public access computers are at desks that are triangular in shape, 72cm wide and narrowing at the rear of the desk.  The desks are a standard height of 71cm with 69cm knee clearance.
  • Chairs have armrests.
  • The aisles are 135cm wide with an opening at the end allowing a person using a mobility device to move to the next aisle.
  • Books are on display from floor height to a height of 1.3 metres.
Information desk Lowered section of counter Computer area Typical shelving Height adjustable desk, catalogue search Catalogure search computer with standing access
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Signage, customer displays and customer information
  • Signage to and throughout the library is in a clear print in good colour contrast.
Equipment for people with disabilities
  • Trolleys and baskets available for use
  • Audio books on cassette and CD plus MP3, CDs and Playaways which provide audio books in a digital format
  • Large amount of large print books
  • City of Perth resident home delivery service
  • Height adjustable desk for catalogue search
  • Two computers as part of the 'Broadband for Seniors' programme
Trolleys located near main entrance Baskets Large Print section Height adjustable desk Senior's internet access computers
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Accessible toilet
Accessible Toilet, one40william, Perth

Rooms

Young Adults
  • Located within the library.
  • Spacious area.
  • Variety of seating.
Young adult area
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Children's library
  • Located within the library.
  • Tables and chairs provided to suit small children.
  • Computer provided at a small desk to suit small children.
  • Low sofa provided.
Children's area
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History Centre
  • Located next door to the main library.
  • Entry is through wide, automatic sliding glass doors.
  • Space within the History Centre is restricted by the arrangement of tables, chairs and shelving.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance for all enquiries.
  • Desk space is available at the main counter.  It is 73cm high with 68cm knee clearance.
Entry to history centre History centre
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Blue Room
  • The Blue Room is located directly off the main library area through a swing door which is 86cm wide.
  • The Blue Room is locked with the key available from the front enquiries desk.
  • Desks in this room are 74cm high with 69cm knee clearance.  Seating provided is 47cm high without armrests.
Blue Room door Seating in blue room
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Information collected by: City of Perth

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information however no guarantee is given that the facility is fully accessible. Please advise the You're Welcome WA coordinator at the Disability Services Commission of any access changes since publication.