An inclusive, welcoming space for visitors and locals alike, Harry Bailey Memorial Library spans three levels at Yarrila Place in the heart of Coffs Harbour’s town centre.
Visitors can enjoy free public access computers, fast Wi-Fi and internet, printing services, tech help and secure charging stations—perfect for planning your day or recharging between adventures. Young people are well catered for with dedicated spaces to study, read and relax, a young adult collection and in-library gaming. Families will love the children’s library, regular storytime sessions for younger visitors, and keeping an eye out for the library’s exciting school holiday programs packed with creative and educational activities.
Coffs Harbour Libraries also has branches at Woolgoolga and Toormina, offering the same friendly service across the Coffs Coast.
Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays)
Have raised tactile buttons in your lifts
Have handrails on all your stairways
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
