Transports and services

Bibliothèque de Yves-Ryan

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible

Establishment details

  • Less than 25 available parking spaces
  • One or more reserved parking spaces : 2
  • Reserved parking space width: more than 2.4 m
  • Clear passageway width larger than 1.5 m on the side of the parking space
  • Située en haut des escaliers

  • Height reception desk between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm from the ground
  • Elevator
  • Elevator larger than 80 cm x 1.5 m
  • Elevator: door width larger than 80 cm
  • Drinking fountain spout: lower than 91.5 cm
  • Drinking fountain: inadequate clearance : 60 cm

    Additional information

      • The library was undergoing renovations at the time of the visit; the adults's section book shelves had not yet been installed.
      • The elevator allowing movement between the adult section (ground floor) and the youth section (1st floor) is outside.

        • Height reception desk between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm from the ground
        • Clearance under reception desk: larger than 68.5 cm
        • Elevator
        • Accessible displays : 85 %

        • Main entrance
        • More than two steps : 11 steps
        • Hallway larger than 2.1 m x 2.1 m
        • The 2nd door is automatic

        Additional information

          • There is an external elevator providing access to the upper floor.

            • 2 2
            • More than two steps : 6 steps
            • Fixed ramp
            • Access ramp: gentle slope
            • Access ramp: surface area of landing between ramps exceeds 1.2 m x 1.2 m
            • Access ramp: handrail on each side
            • Clear width of door exceeds 80 cm
            • Automatic Doors
            • Hallway larger than 2.1 m x 2.1 m
            • Clear 2nd door width: 80 cm
            • The 2nd door is automatic

            Door

            • Free width of at least 80 cm
            • Presence of an electric opening mechanism

            Area

            • Area at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep : 2,17 m wide x 2,20 m deep

            Interior maneuvering space

            • Maneuvering space at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep

            Toilet bowl

            • Center (axis) between 46 cm and 48 cm from the nearest adjacent wall
            • Transfer zone on the side of the bowl : 84 cm
            • Toilet bowl seat located between 40 cm and 46 cm above the floor

            Grab bar(s)

            • Horizontal to the right of the bowl
            • Horizontal behind the bowl
            • At least 76 cm in length
            • Located between 75 and 85 cm above the floor

            Washbasin

            • Accessible sink

            Additional information

              • Toilet flush located on the opposite side of the transfer area.

                Description

                Due to lack of space and low demand, the library no longer offers a large-print collection. However, it is possible to order books from other libraries in the network.
                Special equipment available (or upon request):

                Contact details

                4740, rue de Charleroi, Montréal, Québec

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