Library/information center

Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau (arrondissement Ahuntsic)

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Good to know
  • Large print books, audiobooks, DVD/Blu-ray with subtitles and audio description, books in simplified language (FALC).
  • The library is a member of the biblio-courrier network for the delivery of documents directly to your home.
  • Specialized equipment available:
  • - 1 digital magnifier
  • - 1 video magnifier
  • - 1 bicycle desk
  • - 2 high-contrast keyboards with large characters
  • - ZoomText (Magnification) and JAWS (Screen Reader) software
  • - 1 wheelchair (available for loan)
Path leading to the entrance
Path leading to the entrance
Entrance door
Entrance door
Vestibule and second entrance door
Vestibule and second entrance door
Information and subscriptions desk
Information and subscriptions desk
Fixed indoor access ramp to the children's section
Fixed indoor access ramp to the children's section
Tables in the children's section
Tables in the children's section
Play area in the children's section
Play area in the children's section
Rows of books in the children's section
Rows of books in the children's section
Fixed indoor access ramp to the adult section
Fixed indoor access ramp to the adult section
Computer workstations
Computer workstations
Self-service lending stations
Self-service lending stations
Rows of books in the adult section
Rows of books in the adult section
Computer workstation with large print keyboard
Computer workstation with large print keyboard
Steep sloping path leading to the animation room
Steep sloping path leading to the animation room
Multifunctional room
Multifunctional room
Restroom - Sink
Restroom - Sink
Restroom - bowl
Restroom - bowl
Reserved parking space on the street
Reserved parking space on the street
Path between the parking lot and the entrance
Path between the parking lot and the entrance
Reserved parking space on the side of the building
Reserved parking space on the side of the building

Establishment details

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : concrete

Circulation aisle

  • Slope(%) : 3

Door-Thresholds

  • Level difference between interior floor and door sill (cm) : 2

Automatic door opener

  • Presence of automatic door opener : yes

Second door-Automatic door opener

  • Equipped with an automatic opening mechanism : yes

Access ramp

  • Type of ramp : fixed
  • Slope(%) : 5

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Seating furniture

  • Seating available : yes

Displays

  • Percentage of accessible items(%) : 80

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round
  • Interior handle type : round

Surface area

  • Width (cm) : 170
  • Depth (cm) : 270

Toilet

  • Transfer zone-Type : side
  • Transfer zone-Width (cm) : +87,5

Toilet-Grab bar (side)

  • Location : right side
  • Type of grab bar : L-shaped

Toilet-Grab bar (back)

  • Type of grab bar : horizontal

Flush

  • Manual flush-Location : located on the opposite side of the transfer area

Sink

  • Type of faucet : lever
  • Clearance available : yes

Parking-Information

  • Total number of spaces : between 25 and 100
  • Number of reserved spaces for people with disabilities : 2

Reserved parking

  • Entrance distance : near entrance

Exterior surface

  • Surface type : asphalt

Additional Information

Two reserved parking spaces are available, one located on the side of the establishment and the other located in front of the accessible entrance, on Lajeunesse Street.
The access path between the parking lot and the library entrance has a gentle slope.

Door-Handles

  • Exterior handle type : round
  • Interior handle type : round

Interior surface

  • Surface type : linoleum or parquet

Circulation corridor

  • Slope(%) : 15
Contact details

10300, rue Lajeunesse, Montréal, Québec

514 872-0568 /