South Brooklyn Branch Library : Public Meeting #2

South Brooklyn Branch

July 13, 2016

Public Meeting #2

Agenda

July 13, 2016

6:00 - 6:15pm Welcome & Introductions

6:15 - 6:45pm Overview of Community Engagement

6:45 - 7:15pm Design Alternatives Feedback

7:15 - 7:30pm Public Comment / Q&A

CPL150: COMMUNITY VISION

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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 South Brooklyn Branch building. This Community Vision Plan is the public engagement process to create a plan.

•There is no budget set for the South 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.

South Brooklyn Branch

Advisory Committee:David Burkart | Library Patron

Krystle Burkart | Library Patron

Ramses Clements | Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

Meg Ehlinger | Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Liz Kilroy Hernandez | Senior Citizen Resources

Dana Mayo | Library Patron

Laura Ponikvar | Library Patron

Luigi Russo | South Brooklyn Branch Manager

Gail Schnell | Library Patron

Victoria Simna | Library Patron

AndrewSirkovski| Library Patron

Jeff Verespej | Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

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 : South Brooklyn


Q:Pleaseoffer3wordsthatbestcapture your vision for the CPL experience in your area by 2019.connected | interactive | coffee | awesome | personal | fast | excellence | open | forward | accessible | great | quiet | strength | broad | amazing | friendly | variety | computers | community | gathering | digital | convenience | community | Remodeled | community-oriented | selection | convenience | Children friendly | Attentive | Bigger | books | Extensive | Diminished | access | Research | Exciting | educational | amazing | educational | community | Warm | books | seating | available | family-friendly | engaging | connected | speakers | inviting | outside | open | community | open | community | future | calm | educational | neat | books | fun | service | parking | educational | private | collections | free | fun | fast | friendly | books | family | available | safe | meeting | security | events | programming | computers | teens | safe | knowledgeable | books | convenient | knowledgeable | education | center | educational | accessibility | helpful | accessible | modern | inclusive | classes | educational | active | accessible | educational | empowering | relevant | online | reference | information | future | quiet | lending | community | clean | smile | coffee | accessible | parking | patient | fun | new | classes | active | convenient | welcoming | home | teens | events | convenient | librarians | friendly | technology | audio | necessary | broadening | advantageous | expanded | engaging | interactive | educational | resourceful | quiet | supportive | colorful | gathering | technology



Q: If you could suggest an additional resourceforyourlocalbranch,whatwoulditbe?• Longer hours• Storytime• More space (parking/land!)• Parking!!• Additional programming with schools• Unique programming & program space• Physical improvements to the building & site• Tech lending (CD players, etc)• Video game lending• Private areas for using free wireless• Open mic, karaoke, poetry slam• More security & lighting to feel safe


“I appreciate what South Brooklyn does with limited resources - I run into neighbors here and see kids exposed to technology and more importantly books! The staff here is amazing, the population served can be challenging but they handle it all with grace & humor."


"Longer hours and more parking have to be top priority. You lose lots of people to CCPL because you close so early."

"Keep the trees!""Find ways to keep the noise down - important to be quiet for adults too. Keep order!"

Public Meeting #1 Feedback

WORK STATIONS:

Discovering Options Feedback



DefiningtheVisionFeedback

REFLECTIVE:

• Dedicated quiet & play spaces• Senior-friendly• Intergenerational• Community partners/businesses involved with branch & programming• Low-noise• School collaborations - programming• Quiet spaces enforced• Listen to what the people in the neighborhood need• Keep the summer reading club• Clean, easy-to-clean furniture• Adult book discussion groups• Support learning• More items in collection• Trainings from interesting people from the community• Utilize neighborhood resources / people for interactive, sharing learning opportunities• Building fits in with rest of community• Programming to reflect the diversity of people in the neighborhood


INTERESTING:

• Events geared to all age groups• Author visits and speeches• Engage schools through art, writing classes and contests• More programs• Guest lectures like Lakewood library• Buy more materials, not less, for patrons• Mini libraries throughout community to expose people to books, reading, and the library• Interesting guest speakers (non-racial, non-political)• Proper, loving care of green spaces• Lots of computer classes for adults• Scientistic & artistic speakers• Keep state-wide and nation-wide databases• Youth spaces for education & exploration• Programming• Fulfill the mission of the People's University• Presentations on different language to bring other cultures to the neighborhood• Have interesting topics to attend for the good of the person• Outdoor mural(s) on building• Have classes, books, movies, space, communities, staff, and an actual building that attracts those residing in Old Brooklyn


OPEN:

• Large areas dedicated to each group (teens, children, adults) • More engagement with Old Brooklyn community• Exterior is ugly - make it attractive• Better use of second floor• More accessible (parking, entrance, visuals)• Flexible spaces• More natural light• More use of outdoor space• Better signage• Longer hours• Stay open late (8?) at least one weekday• Open to corner to feel welcoming to neighborhood• Increased collaboration with community groups• Easier pedestrian crossings• Better outdoor signage• More inviting exterior• Buy property (for parking?)• Solve the parking problem• Have open space to walk or to have enough room to read• Entrances to parking lot not blocked by loiterers

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EXTERNAL / NEIGHBORHOOD POSITIVES +

• Great location - central• Close proximity to schools• Old Brooklyn a great community• Supportive neighbors - collaborative• Lots of families, seniors - good blend of people• Good transit acces• Good recreation


INTERNAL / CPL BRANCH POSITIVES +

• Staff is great - go "above and beyond"• Two floors - spacious• Some parking• Safe place for kids• Welcoming, clean, inviting• Comfortable• Large meeting room• Great DVD collection


EXTERNAL / NEIGHBORHOOD NEGATIVES -

• Not enough parking• Crossing traffic (at Walgreens lot) is difficult• Feels dangerous• Not close enough to green spaces• Neighborhood wifi not strong/reliable enough• Billboard across from library distracting/ugly• Safety fears at night• Large geography for one branch - hard to access w/o car


INTERNAL / CPL BRANCH NEGATIVES -

• Doesn't"look"likelibrary-dated• Needs signage, lighting, facelift• Interior is boring - could use a "freshening" paint• Not enough computers• Not enough meeting rooms• Not enough kids' programming• Computer area gets loud after school• Concern that coffee shop would add to parking shortage• Concern that coffee shop would diminish size of collection• Meeting room access not well communicated• Needs a more secure bike rack• Too much information - streamline• Not enough "hang-out" space

In-House Youth Focus Group

Focus Group Feedback

POSITIVES +

• Good comic book collection• Staff is nice• Good location - walkable• Upstairs events• Good computer access - not always full• Nice and cool in summer


NEGATIVES -

• Not enough movies• Not open late enough at night• Not enough trees outside• No place to eat


SUGGESTIONS:

• Place to sit outside• Arcade• Trees, bushes - "a hang-out place" outside• Gaming computers• 3d printer• Place to eat/drink, vending machines, etc• Collaborate with rec center for challenges - get prizes, etc.• Stay open at least until 8:00 PM

Summary: Recommendations

1. Expand programming & partnerships at branch & in community2. Give exterior a "facelift" - color, landscaping, signage, lighting - to become more of a community beacon3. Take advantage of triangular "front yard" to add value4. Reconfigure & refresh interior spaces/furniture5. Find opportunities for additional parking6. Add/expand bike rack7. Coordinate with RTA to improve the Transit Waiting Environment8. Explore extended hours or later access9. Explore supplemental locations throughout service area

DISCUSSION of DESIGN

ALTERNATIVES

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CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014

Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADONovember 19, 2014

Source: NODIS

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1. How important is it to have PLAYFULLY / ORGANICALLY ARRANGED SHELVING?1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

Interior | "information center"

2. How important is it to transform the front desk into an INFORMATION CENTER?1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

Interior | tech centers at CPL

TechCentral, Downtown Main Branch TechEast, Fleet Main Branch

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

4. 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

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

6. How important is it to have a LIBRARY CAFE or SNACK 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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Partitioning the Space

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Quiet Study Rooms

Flexible Meeting Rooms

Flexible Meeting Rooms

7. 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

BRANCH EXTERIOR

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : AFTER-HOURS ACCESS

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : AFTER-HOURS ACCESS

8. How important is it to have an AFTER-HOURS LOBBY? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important


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BRANCH EXTERIOR

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

Outdoor Art | temporary installations

Bench Bibliotheque, Russia

Outdoor Art | eye-catching murals/exteriors

Outdoor Art | green walls

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : Public Art Mural

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : Green Wall

9. If feasible, which "FRONT DOOR" SPACE option do you prefer?

1. Green Wall Aesthetic 2. Lively Art Garden 3. Installation Space

Reading Gardens

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : Pearl Road Park

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

11. 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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BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : BIKE RACK

BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : SEATING, TRANSIT WAITING

12. How important is it to enhance the Pearl Rd TRANSIT WAITING ENVIRONMENT? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

LIBRARY PROPERTY

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PARKING:Designate6spacesas15-minute"PickUp/DropOff"Spaces

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1. Designate Front 6 Spaces as "15-minute Drop Off/Pick Up Zone"

2.Create"NeighborhoodParking"Guidefor Patrons encouraging parking on side streets

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2. Create "Neighborhood Parking" Guide for Patrons encouraging parking on side streets

3.PursueSharedParkingagreementwith Walgreen's -Enhance/CreatePedestrianCrosswalks across State Rd

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3. Pursue Shared Parking agreement with Walgreen's - Enhance / Create Pedestrian Crosswalks across State Rd

4. Explore State Rd Street Parking, Streetscape enhancement(trafficcalming,etc)

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3. Pursue Shared Parking agreement with Walgreen's - Enhance / Create Pedestrian Crosswalks across State Rd

4. Explore State Rd Street Parking, Streetscape enhancement (traffic calming, etc)

5. Consider relocation of branch to former RTA Busfacilityinnewdevelopment

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Supplemental Locations

Supplemental Locations | literary "hotspots"

Supplemental Locations | Kiosks

Supplemental Locations | Mobile Services

14. 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

South Brooklyn Library Hours | Current

15. How could the library best extend its hours of service?

a. Extend opening hoursb. After-hours "lobby" accessc. Both (a) and (b)




16. 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 Sat




ENCOURAGE LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING

17. If you'd like, please list:

one type of event/program you would like South Brooklyn to provide (ex. foreign-lan-guage 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

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Presentations & Public Speaking

South Brooklyn Branch Library : Public Meeting #2