AK Bell Library
Address
A K Bell Library
York Place
PERTH
PH2 8EP
Tel: (01738) 444949
Email: library@pkc.gov.uk
Map
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Opening Hours
Monday 9.30-5 Tuesday 9.30-8 Wednesday 9.30-5 Thursday 9.30-8
Friday 9.30-5 Saturday 9.30-4
Accessibility
There is level access to the main entrance from the upper car
park, which has three parking spaces for those with a disability.
The building benefits from an induction loop in the theatre,
meeting room, and at lending and reference receptions.
There are two internal lifts, access to a print magnifier and
specialist adaptive software and hardware on the People's Network
computers. There are two shopping trolleys which assist those with
movement difficulty both with balance and collecting loans on the
lending floor.
There is a very large selection of LARGE PRINT BOOKS, Audio Books
on CD and tape, music CD's, Video's and DVD's.
| Is there a set down point for easy access to the building
nearby? |
Yes |
| Is access to the building fully wheelchair accessible? |
Yes |
| Are the building doors automatic? |
Yes |
| Are there priority parking places on-site for people with
disabilities? |
Yes |
| Are there on-street disabled badge parking places nearby? |
Yes |
| Is there a bus stop less than 100 metres away? |
Yes |
| Are there any lifts within the building? |
Yes |
| Are the toilets accessible? |
Yes |
| Is there a loop system for the people with hearing loss? |
Yes |
| Are there emergency evacuations procedures which cover people
with disabilities? |
Yes |
Other information
The AK Bell Library in Perth is a bright, open building where
you can relax, have a
snack, read and learn,
treat yourself or socialise.
It offers a broad range of
borrowing,
information and
learning services for all ages. You can learn about the
history and culture of the region, borrow the latest thriller
or romance, read the local newspaper or bring your children to our
storytelling sessions.
Use it to help your reading, writing and number skills, to learn
computer and
internet skills, to join a
reading group or find out
what's on in your community.
There is now also
FREE wireless access to the internet at AK Bell Library.
Perth & Kinross Council
Archive is located within the AK Bell Library, and has slightly
different
opening times.
If you belong to a society or organization we can also offer
facilities for your meetings.