2. Libraries
144. Kirola testified to having used three of the City's twenty-eight libraries: the Main Library, the Western Addition Branch Library, and the Parkside Branch Library. RT 1385:22-1386:5. At each of those libraries, Kirola encountered misplaced or errant step stools left in the stacks which blocked her access to the particular aisle. RT 1385:22-1386:5.
145. The Western Edition Branch Library is located in Kirola's neighborhood. She visits that particular branch about once every two months. She found misplaced stools—apparently left by inconsiderate library patrons—on about 40 percent of those visits, which amounts to about 2.4 times per year. RT 1385:17-1386:8.
146. With respect to the Main Library and Parkside Branch Library, no testimony was offered regarding the frequency of her encounters with misplaced stools.
147. No testimony was presented showing that the misplaced stools prevented Kirola from utilizing the library or the library program in general.
148. Kirola also did not testify to encountering any other access barriers in the City's libraries.
149. No class member testified to any access barriers at any of the City's libraries.
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