brooklyn branch library: public meeting #2

Agenda

August 20, 2016

1:00 - 1:15pm Welcome & Introductions

1:15 - 1:45pm Overview of Community Engagement

1:45 - 2:15pm Design Alternatives Feedback

2:15 - 2:30pm Public Comment / Q&A

CPL150: COMMUNITY VISION

PLAN

CPL Strategic Plan 2012-2014

Cleveland Public Library calls obstacles, such as hunger, illiteracy, and unemployment: Community Deficits.

The People’s University

CPL embraces its responsibility to fight these deficits by taking a strong STEP for our community’s future and providing:

•Safety - Safe places to learn all year round •Technology - Free access to all types of new technology •Education - Extensive & inspirational communities of learning •Preservation - A commitment to capturing and honoring history

Community Vision Plan

An effort to determine the appropriate services that will be offered at the Cleveland Public Library’s branch locations by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from community residents.

Current branches in Group 2:• South Brooklyn• Brooklyn• Mt Pleasant• E 131st


A report will be produced for each group with recommendations tailored to each branch, which may include:

• Exterior architectural renovations • Concepts for reprogramming interior spaces• Outdoor site improvements • Framework for prioritizing library services • Streetscape enhancements • Creative ideas for bridging the digital divide • Partnerships with community organizations


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

•Library does not have a future plan for the Brooklyn Branch building. This Community Vision Plan is the public engagement process to create a plan.

•There is no budget set for the Brooklyn Branch recommendations. The library wants to know what the community needs are first, then plan financial investments accordingly.

•Thedefinitionof"21stCenturyLibrary"willbeco-created by each branch community. The Cleveland Public Library recognizes each community has different needs and priorities.

OVERVIEW of COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT FEEDBACK

Survey Feedback

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"Please list the name of the CPL facility you identify as your local branch."

Survey Feedback : Brooklyn

Q:Pleaseoffer3wordsthatbestcapture your vision for the CPL experience in your area by 2019.


Q: If you could suggest an additional resourceforyourlocalbranch,whatwoulditbe?


• More space for kids• 3D printer• Job training program for youth• More foreign movies• All-ages poetry/story workshops• After-school help• Movie nights• Job resources• Food & drinks

The library is a valuable resource to the community, it should be more than just a place for kids to play video games. We need to involve all age groups in programs that enrich and entertain. The human touch is essential. Some libraries are too sterile and technology driven and lose human interaction. Let us not get too modern and lose basic human communication skills.


Given vast amounts of data available today on internet, classes would be helpful to learn how to access for research whether for jobs, specific research projects, or general learning.

We want our libraries maintained as the legacy they are. Respected. Valued at replacement cost.

Public Meeting #1

Public Meeting: Feedback

POSITIVES:

• Staff. Friendly, go out of their way.• Architecture. Beautiful building• Nice Brooklyn Centre historic collection.• Good computer services• Browsing materials still important.


NEGATIVES:

• Parking!• Computer access – hard to find space after school.• After school kids are loud/rowdy.• Closes too early• Entrance is cramped – especially at ramp• Not well-lit outside, especially on corner.• People don’t know it’s there


OPPORTUNITIES:

• Sharedparkingwithshoppingcenter• Outdoor reading garden• Could stay open later at least 1-2 nights/week• Relationship with MetroHealth• Capitalize on historic neighborhood character

FocusInterviews

Computer accessWalkable locationProximity to DaycaresSpecial order / Interlibrary Loan accessProximity to bus linesProximity to MetroHealth library

Hard to reconfigure for events/programsNot enough programmingBike theft a problemNot open late enough, esp. in summerNot enough seatingChallenging for wheelchair access, seniorsGets noisy after schoolGets noisy after school

OPPORTUNITIES:

Collaborate with daycaresConnection to other libraries - trail?More programs - cross-cultural learningMovable shelving, flexible seating for eventsBike share locationCould expand wifi to include exterior seating

Summary: Initial Recommendations

1. Expand programming & partnerships at branch & in community2. Convert some lawn area into outdoor reading garden / landscaping3. Reconfigure & refresh interior spaces/furniture4. Pursue shared parking agreement with shopping center5. Add 30 minute parking to Mapledale Ave6. Add/expand bike rack7. Improve exterior lighting & signage8. Explore extended hours or later access9. Find ways for both quiet workspaces and youth-oriented collaboration spaces10. Pursue connections to MetroHealth, other neighborhood branches along Pearl/W 25th

DISCUSSION of DESIGN

ALTERNATIVES

Service Area | South Brooklyn Branch

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Brooklyn Branch | Program

Interior | tech centers at CPL

TechCentral, Downtown Main Branch TechEast, Fleet Main Branch

1. How important is it to be able to check out TABLETS / LAPTOPS?1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

Interior | cozy seating

Plainsboro Public Library, New Jersey

2. How important is it to have LOUNGE SEATING AREAS?1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

Plainsboro Public Library, New JerseyPrinceton University Library, New Jersey

3. How important is it to have a LAPTOP BAR/LOUNGE AREA? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

Quiet Time Afterschool Time

Public Time• Sideroomsclosedoffforquietreading+studyspace

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• Allareasopenforchildren'sprogramming,reading,etc.

• Somesideroomsclosedoffforquietreading+study

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4 What is your preferred alternative for providing both quiet spaces and lively meeting spaces?

1. Enforce downstairs space "quiet time" use by specific hours of the day

2. Construct permanent small study rooms along North Wall

3. Transform Upstairs Meeting Room with temporary, flexible partitions


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BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : Signage

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : IMPROVED SIGNAGE

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : SIGNAGE/ART

5. How important is it to have an OUTDOOR MESSAGE SIGN? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

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A potential Transit Waiting Environment design for the corner of Pearl Road and State Road in front of the South Brooklyn Branch of the

P E A R L R O A D / W E S T 2 5 TH S T R E E T

of the South Brooklyn Branch of the Cleveland Public Library

Near-term streetscape

Development possibilities at the Brooklyn Centre

Development possibilities at the Brooklyn Centre Near-term streetscape

enhancements and parking lot screening

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New commercial / office development at neighborhood gateway

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Priority streetscape enhancements

neighboring setbacks

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Signage, bus stop and entrance / site enhancements at Library branch

Public institutional or mixed-use renovation

P E A R L R O A D / W E S T 2 5 TH S T R E E T

of existing YMCA building

Reading Gardens

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : READING GARDEN

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : SIGNAGE / READING GARDEN

6. How important is it to have a QUIET READING GARDEN? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

6. How important is it to have PUBLIC ART? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : PLAYFUL LIGHTING

7. How important is it to integrate COLORFUL LIGHTING? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important


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BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : BIKE RACK

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : SEATING, BIKE RACK

LIBRARY PROPERTY

PARKING?

SPECIALPAVINGAREA:"GATEWAYPATH"

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8. How important is it to link libraries along Pearl Rd / W 25th St with a HEALTH TRAIL?1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

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Service Area | All CPL Branches

15 MIN

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Bethlehem Temple of Praise

Fulton Branch Library

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Cleveland Bethel Church ofthe Nazarene

Cleveland Police Department

St. Barbara Catholic Church

Archwood-Denison Local Historic District

Archwood-Denison Local Historic District

Denison Elementary

Horizon Science Academy

Arthouse

Foster PointeSenior Housing

MetroHealth Medical Center

Jones HomeApplewood Center

Elizabeth Severance Prentiss Center

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Steelyard Commons

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Alternate Programs | Tech Hub

Alternate Programs | Job Training Center

Alternate Programs | History Center

Alternate Programs | Childrens’ Branch


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Supplemental Locations | literary "hotspots"

Supplemental Locations | Kiosks

Supplemental Locations | Mobile Services

10. If feasible, which supplemental service option do you prefer?

1. Digital Hotspots 2. Stationary Kiosks 3. Mobile Services

Monday 10:00-7:00Tuesday 10:00-7:00Wednesday 10:00-6:00Thursday 10:00-7:00

Friday 10:00-6:00Saturday 10:00-6:00Sunday Closed

Brooklyn Library Hours | Current

11. How important is it for the library to extend its opening hours?

1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important




12. If library hours were extended, which option would you prefer?a. Open earlier on Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurb. Open earlier on Fri or Satc. Open later on Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurd. Open later on Fri or Sate. Open on Sundays




ENCOURAGE LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING

13. If you'd like, please list:

one type of event/program you would like Brooklyn Branch to provide (ex. for-eign-language readings, author signings, knitting groups, tai chi, etc)

PLUS one community partner who could help facilitate (ex. rec center, local school, etc.) that event/program

ENCOURAGE LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING

www.CPL150.org

Alternate Programs | Tech Hub

Alternate Programs | Job/Tutor Center

Alternate Programs | History Hub

Alternate Programs | Childrens' Branch

9.WhatalternateprogramswouldyouliketoseeattheBrooklynBranchbuilding? 1. Tech Hub 2. Job Training 3. History Center 4. Childrens' Branch 5. Keep as-is

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