Yamba Library
Highlights
- Explore Yamba’s rich past in the Local History collection
- Enjoy free WiFi, tech help, and device charging stations
- Join community groups and kids’ programs during holidays
Overview
If you’re visiting Yamba, add Yamba Library to your list of places to visit.
It’s just across the road from the Yamba Bowlo.
At the library, you can discover Yamba’s Local History collection offering insights into the history of Yamba and surrounding villages.
You can also take advantage of the free library services on offer.
Come in for a read, check your emails on their free computers, read the paper, charge up your devices in the secure charging stations, get free tech help and enjoy the free WiFi.
Visitors are welcome to join the Knitwits knitting group, weekly storytime session for children or writers group.
During school holidays Yamba Library also offers a free school holiday program for kids.
If you’re looking for local tips on things to do in Yamba or tourist information, ask the friendly staff. They’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Free parking is available and also public toilets.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
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 Braille and tactile signage on all information and paths of travel
Have a hearing loop
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
Have handrails on all your stairways
Have telephones which are compatible with hearing aids
Have TVs with captioning option
Have visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays)
Provide information in large print
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
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)