Accessibility at your Library

Overview

The Clarence Regional Library is committed to providing a services to all Clarence Valley and Bellingen Shire residents. A part of this goal creating welcoming, inclusive and accessible spaces and provide accessibility services, resources and facilities. On this page is a list of the accessibility features that are available in each of the library's locations. 

For more information on how the library aims to deliver accessibility you can read the broader council's accessibility plans. 

The Clarence Valley DIAP   The Bellingen Shire DIAP

Bellingen library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building
  • Disability Accessible Bathroom
  • Meeting Room doorway ramps
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
Collection
  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy
Equipment
  • Swing arms to Public PCs
  • Book trolleys for community use in library
Location

Getting there

Please contact the library on 02 6655 1744 for up to date transport information

 

Dorrigo library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building

  • Disability Accessible Bathroom
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
  • Accessibile Ramps

Collection

  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy

Equipment

  • Swing arms to Public PCs
  • Book trolleys for community use in library

Location

Getting there

Please contact the library on 02 6657 2234 for up to date transport information.

 

Grafton library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building

  • Hearing Loop
  • Lift
  • Ramp to external foyer
  • Tactile Paving - Step + Ramp
  • Seated Service Desk
  • Ambulant toilet in mens & womens toilets
  • 2x Baby Change Tables
  • Dignity Box
  • Wheel chair accessible catalogue
  • Scooter, Skateboard & Bike racks
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
  • Disability Accessible Bathroom

Collection

  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy
  • Wooden puzzles for use by Home Library Service

Services

Equipment

  • Swing arms to Public PCs
  • Mobile device charging stations
  • Book trolleys for community use in library
  • Vision Australia large print keyboards for public PCs
  • Hublets - iPads for use for people needing a large touch screen
  • kiddi table for Children
  • tovertafel for Seniors

Location

Getting there

Car

The Library has a limited number of accessible parking spaces in its car park located each side of the library entrance. Access via Pound Street. 

Please note that the Library does not have an accessible drop-off zone.

You can find other accessible parking spaces at the Grafton Food Emporium across the street. Access via King Street or Queen Street. 

Bus

The closest bus stop to the Grafton library in the Market Square, Prince street stop which is 220m from the library.  See Transport NSW Trip planner to look up which bus to take to the library.

Transport NSW Trip Planner

Taxi

The Grafton Radio Taxis Co-op services the Greater Grafton District. Direct bookings and office enquiries can be made on (02) 6642 3622

There is a taxi rank out the front of the library building.

Train

The Grafton Train Station is 2.5kms from the Grafton Library. There are several options to get from the train station to the library including bus, taxi or on foot. See the other sections for details. 

See Transport NSW trip planner to look up which train to take to Grafton.

Transport NSW Trip Planner

Local Community Transport 

Connect You Too provides community transport to eligible people in the Clarence Valley at subsidised rates. Call 6645 3200 to find out more. 

Maclean library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building

  • Height Adjustible Service Desks
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
  • Ramp to front door
  • Ambulant Public toilet
  • Baby change table
  • Tactile paving - back steps
  • Bike rack

Collection

  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy
  • Wooden puzzles for use by Home Library Service

Services

Equipment

  • DIY loans kiosk - Disability Access Compliant
  • Adjustable height & tilt PC screens (both seated and standing)
  • Book trolleys for community use in library

Location

Getting there

Car

The Library has x3 accessible car parks -

  • 1 at the front entrance, in an accessible drop off zone. Access via Stanley Street.
  • 2 at the carpark entrance at the side of the library. Access via Alexander Street.

You can find other accessible parking spaces either in the carpark behind the library. Accessed via Centenary Drive. 

Bus

The closest bus stop to the Maclean library in the McLachlan Park, River street stop which is 550m from the library. See Transport NSW Trip planner to look up which bus to take to the library.

Transport NSW Trip Planner

Taxi

Yamba & Maclean Taxis services the Yamba and Maclean District. Direct bookings and office enquiries can be made on 6645 4777 or online at https://www.yambamacleantaxis.com.au/

There is a taxi rank out the front of 32 River Street, 260m from the library.

Local Community Transport 

Connect You Too provides community transport to eligible people in the Clarence Valley at subsidised rates. Call 02 6645 3200 to find out more. 

 

Iluka library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building

  • Height Adjustable Service Desk
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
  • Bike racks
  • Disability Accessible Bathroom

Collection

  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy
  • Wooden puzzles for use byHome Library Service

Services

Equipment

  • Swing arms to Public PCs
  • Book trolleys for community use in library

Location

Getting there

Car

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Bus

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Taxi

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Train

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Local Community Transport 

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Urunga library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building

  • Roger Hearing Augmentation System Touchscreen - Portable to other Locations
  • Accessible Ramps
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
  • Disability Accessible Bathroom

Collection

  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy

Equipment

  • Vision Australia large print keyboards for public PCs
  • Book trolleys for community use in library

Location

Getting there

Car

The Library has two accessible parking spaces in Bonville Street which are directly connected to a walking path to the library.  

You can find other accessible parking spaces at Bowra Street opposite the Spar Supermarket, and in the public cark on the corner of Bonville Street and Newry Street.  

Bus

The bus stop is located on the corner of Bowra Street and Bonville Street.

See Busways timetables to look up which bus to take to the library

Busways Timetables

 

The coach stop for Intercity bus transport is located at the Urunga train station

See NSW Trip planner to look up which bus to take to the library.

Transport NSW Trip Planner

Taxi

The Taxi service in Urunga and the surrounding Bellingen Shire is provided by Bellingen Shire Taxi Services (operated by The Community Transport Company). You can book a standard sedan, maxi taxi, or wheelchair-accessible vehicle by calling (02) 6655 2221. 

The taxi rank is located in Bowra Street outside the Art Space building and opposite the bus stop. It is advisable to pre-book as taxis do not wait there for passengers.

Train

The Urunga Train Station is located on Orara Street. The Library is a 5 minute walk from the Station, or a 2 minute drive. See the other sections for details. 

See Transport NSW trip planner to look up which train to take to Urunga.

Transport NSW Trip Planner

Local Community Transport 

The Community Transport Company (CTC) is a service that helps people who have trouble accessing private and public transport. 

Visit the Community Transport Company website or call 1300 812 504

 

Yamba library

Accessibility features and services include:

Building

  • Hearing Loop
  • Adult accessible change table
  • Seated Service Desk
  • Ambulant toilet in mens & womens toilets
  • 2x Baby Change Tables
  • Bike racks
  • Designated Disability Parking spaces
  • Disability Accessible Bathroom

Collection

  • Large Print
  • Dyslexic Font
  • Audio Books
  • eLibrary including: eBooks, eMagazines & eAudio
  • eResources databases have accessibility functions
  • Wonderbooks - for reading literacy
  • Wooden puzzles for use by Home Library Service

Services

Equipment

  • Book trolleys for community use in library
  • Hublets - iPads for use for people needing a large touch screen
  • kiddi tables - Children
  • tovertafel - Seniors and Children

Location

Getting there

Car

The Library has a limited number of accessible parking spaces surrounding the building and in its car park located behind the library. Access via Treelands Drive.

Bus

The closest bus stop to the Yamba Library and Community Centre is directly in front of the building, at the 'Treelands Drive Community Centre, Treelands Dr' stop. See Transport NSW Trip planner to look up which bus to take to the library.

TransportNSW Trip Planner

Taxi

The Yamba Taxi services the Lower River area. Direct bookings and office enquiries can be made on (02) 6645 5888.


Local Community Transport

Connect You Too provides community transport to eligible people in the Clarence Valley at subsidised rates. Call (02) 6645 3200 to find out more.

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