Mt Pleasant Branch & E 131st Branch : Public Meeting #2

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E 131st & Mt Pleasant Branches

September 10, 2016

Public Meeting #2

Agenda

September 10, 2016

1:15 - 1:30pm Welcome & Introductions

1:30 - 2:00pm Overview of Community Engagement

2:00 - 2:30pm Design Alternatives Feedback

2:30 - 2:45pm Public Comment / Q&A

CPL150: COMMUNITY VISION

CPL Strategic Plan 2012-2014

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:

• Exteriorarchitecturalrenovations• Conceptsforreprogramminginteriorspaces• Outdoorsiteimprovements• Frameworkforprioritizinglibraryservices• Streetscapeenhancements• Creativeideasforbridgingthedigitaldivide• Partnershipswithcommunityorganizations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

•Library does not have a future plan for the Mt Pleasant Branch building or the East 131st Branch building. This Community Vision Plan is the public engagement process to create a plan.

•There is no budget set for the Mt Pleasant Branch and East 131st Branch recommendations. The library wantstoknowwhatthecommunityneedsarefirst,thenplanfinancialinvestmentsaccordingly.

•Thedefinitionof"21stCenturyLibrary"willbeco-created by each branch community. TheClevelandPublicLibraryrecognizeseachcommunity has different needs and priorities.

TheMountPleasantBranchwashousedinthreepreviouslocations:3335East118thSt,asastationin1923,13512KinsmanRd.in1928,and13700KinsmanRdin1930beforefindingitscurrenthome.Originallyabank,thebuildingwasremodeledin1937fortheLibrarygiv-ingresidentsaccesstoa10,300squarefootfacility.Aonestoryclubroomwasaddedtotherearofthebuildingin1949.Thebranchwasremodeledagainin1981.

East 131st Street Branch is unique due to its many community partnerships: The Boys and GirlsClubofAmerica,ChaplesideAdultDay-careCenter,andKidzHealth2020.OneofthemanyCPLbranchesdesignedbylocalarchitecturefirmWalker&Weeks,the14,100-square-footbuildingwasfirstopenedin1929andwasrenovatedin1979.ThisbranchislocatedinCleveland’s Corlett neighborhood.

Renita Carter | Mt Pleasant Branch Staff

MarcieWilliams| E 131st Branch Manager

Lori Scurka | Mt Pleasant Branch Manager

TahiaHerd| Local Business Owner

Louise Smith | E 131st Book Club President

Tom Stone | Mt Pleasant NOW

Akeesha Abdullah | Library Patron

An’tuanWilliams| Library Patron/ United Way Cleveland

LaShornK.Caldwell| Library Patron

DarnellBrewer| Library Patron

DebraLewis-Curlee | Library Patron

Etan Byansi | Library Patron

Kendra Proctor | Mt Pleasant Childrens’ Librarian

MtPleasant&E131stBranches

Advisory Commitee:

OVERVIEWofCOMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT FEEDBACK

Survey Feedback

SOUTH:

101S.BROOKLYN:

91JEFFERSON:

42FLEET:

TOTAL SURVEYS:

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

MT PLEASANT:

6E 131:

Survey Feedback

Q: If you could suggest an additional resourceforyourlocalbranch,whatwoulditbe?• TV and media rooms• Coding classes• A digital catalog of the speaker that come to the main library so we can watch them on the website even if we can’t attend• More computers• Renovations - parking• More author and writing class opportunities• Youth programming

Survey Feedback

Public Meeting #1 Feedback

Libraries are changing fast in response to digital information. How can E 131st Branch and Mt Pleasant Branch continue to offer innovative services? Take a seat and grab a “clicker” for a short interactive presentation. LIMIT: 16

Discovering Options FeedbackQ1 : Which branch do you identify as your “home branch”?

Discovering Options FeedbackQ2 : Which of the following would most encourage you to visit the library in your area?

Discovering Options FeedbackQ3 : How important is it for your local library to hold outdoor community events?

Discovering Options FeedbackQ4:Howbeneficialwoulditbetohavemultiple,small-scalelocations in addition to your branch location?

DefiningtheVisionFeedback

INNOVATIVE

both / consolidated:• New&excitingmodern building• State dollars available• Fill the needs of the community• Interactive childrens’ learning environments• Balance interaction between all age groups• The best option for Mt Pleasant• Safe• One campus housing both libraries• More space, better services• Smart boards• Interactivefloorgames• Combining branches makes the libraries safer• More space

• Federal funding available• Technology training• Solar powered! (green tech classes for youth)• Fresh• Combined - more technology• More updated resources• Combined for technology advancement• Media room: TV, touch screen• Urban farming, hydroponic farming• Reception area• Stage for plays and presentations

East 131st Branch:• Remodel and add more space• Beautify outside: reading benches• Maintain planters

ACCESSIBLE

both / consolidated:• Technology training - all ages• Two locations is easier to walk if handicapped• Parking and lighting• Parking and safety is poor at each library• Handicappedaccessible• Drive-up book drop• 2-3 person meeting areas• In our neighborhood• Great location• Library trolley• Parking• On bus line• Nexttoreccenter• Drive up book return & pick-up• Publictransitspecificallytolibraries - for youth, elderly, handicapped• Elevator• Watch classes online - be able to ask questions

• Open til 9 PM• Open Sundays• Tutoring• wheel chairs

East 131st Branch:• Parking• Parking & adequate lighting• More computers• Comfortable common areas• Places to charge your phone• Don’t feel safe at this library• Work with churches for off street parking• A community group on E 131st has block watch

Mt Pleasant Branch:• Tooclosetomaintraffic• Poor parking & unsafe - not close to entrance

INTERACTIVE

both / consolidated:• Community rooms• Café• Youth working with elderly• Business training classes• New• Study rooms• Coffee shop• Outdoor patio space• Café• Combined resources• Business meeting spaces• Community engagement• Communications projects/ training

East 131st Branch:• Teaching center• Walkingdistancetoschools• E 131st has more of a community base• Café• Teacher resource center

Mt Pleasant Branch:• Business resource center• Café• Classroom for school visits

YOUTH-ENGAGEMENT

both / consolidated:• College & job prep• Mentorships for youth• Training for youth• Teen area• Bring youth to the library• Childrens’ department• Combineyouth&elderly workingtogether• Youth friendly• Tween area• Trades training for youth• More plays• Recording studio• Workforce development• Youth rooms/computers, artwork

• More space for youth• After-hoursspecialmonthly events

East 131st Branch:• Tutoring• Open til 9 PM• open Sundays• More educational programming for youth• Story time• Reading literacy• Early literacy

Mt Pleasant Branch:• Storytime room• Programs to bring youth into library• Study rooms

In-HouseYouthFocusGroups

MTPLEASANTBRANCH

In-HouseYouthFocusGroups

EAST 131stBRANCH

Focus Group Feedback

POSITIVES +

E 131st: • Spacious• Place to sit outside• Staff - respect teens • Close to school

Mt Pleasant:• Nice light/windows• Computers• Place to charge phones• Place to come be myself

NEGATIVES-

E 131st: • No space for teens• Not enough time on computers• Not enough seating outside• Not open late enough• Loud

Mt Pleasant:• Really small• Have to be quiet• Not enough computers

SUGGESTIONS:

• Video games• Separate space for kids, teens, adults• Place to eat• Lounge chairs, bean bags• Laptops, tablets• Programming - robotics, anime club, chess club, art programs• Stay open later, on Sundays• Provideteen-specificjobtraning/jobfairs• Provide peer-to-peer tutoring• Some sort of outdoor rec area, basketball hoop

Summary: Recommendations

1. Expandprogramming&partnershipsatbranches&in community, especially youth, jobs training2.Giveexteriorsa"facelift"-color,landscaping,signage, lighting - to become more of a community beacon3.Reconfigure&refreshinteriorspaces/furniture4. Find opportunities for additional parking5. Provide both quiet work spaces AND lively meeting spaces/teen rooms6.Add/expandbikerack(s)7. Exploreconsolidationintonewsharedfacility8.Exploreextendedhoursorlateraccess

DISCUSSION of INITIAL DESIGN ALTERNATIVES

Service Area | E 131st & Mt Pleasant Branches

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RiceWalz

Fulton

Lorain

Eastman

Addison

Rockport

East 131

Sterling

Brooklyn

Woodland

Jefferson

West Park

Glenville

Collinwood

Harvard-Lee

Mt. Pleasant

Main Library

Carnegie WestGarden Valley

South Brooklyn

Langston Hughes

Memorial-Nottingham

Martin Luther King, Jr.

CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014

Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADONovember 19, 2014

Source: NODIS

Shaker HeightsPublic Library

WOODLAND

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WEST PARK

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100% WALZ

100% UNION

100% STERLING

60%80%

100%SO

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30 100%

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10 40%

20 60%80%

30 100%

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00%20%

80%100%

MEMORIAL N

60%80%

MAIN LIBRARY

304050

607030%

809010040%

110120

13050%

140150

60%160170180

250260

100%LORAIN

LANGSTON HUGHES

JEFFERSON

HARVAR

60%80%

2060%80%

30100%

0102030

EAST131

COLLINWOOD

60%80%

BROOKLYN

ADDISON

CARNEGIE WEST

00%20%

80%100%

EAST131

100%E 131st Branch & Mt Pleasant Branch Use

Occupiable Space

CPL BRANCHEXPERIENCE

librarybuilding

libraryproperty

neighborhood

libraryservices

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Mt Pleasant Branch East 131st Branch

MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

MAIN LIBRARY SPACE

WORK ROOM

MEETING SPACE

CHILDREN

KITCHEN

JANITOR

MAIN LEVEL

BASEMENT

CHILDREN ADULT

MEETING

WORKROOM

READING

CLUB ROOM

STORAGE

MECHANICAL

Mt Pleasant Branch | Program

East 131st Branch | Program

Library for the 21st Century | Program

1. How important is it to have a PLAYFUL / COLORFUL KIDS’ AREA?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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

(red)• Centralarealeftopen

(purple)

• Allareasopenforchildren'sprogramming,reading,etc.

• Somesideroomsclosedoffforquietreading+study

space(red)• Centralareaandsomeside

spacesleftopen(purple)

Partitioning the Space

Quiet Study Rooms

MAIN LEVEL

BASEMENT

CHILDREN ADULT

MEETING

WORKROOM

READING

CLUB ROOM

STORAGE

MECHANICAL

Mt. PLEASANT BRANCH cleveland public library

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FlexibleMeetingRooms

MAIN LEVEL

BASEMENT

CHILDREN ADULT

MEETING

WORKROOM

READING

CLUB ROOM

STORAGE

MECHANICAL

Mt. PLEASANT BRANCH cleveland public library

ENTRYW

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

1. Enforce downstairs space"quiettime"usebyspecifichoursoftheday

2. Construct permanent small study rooms

3. Transform Meeting Rooms with temporary, flexiblepartitions

libraryproperty

librarybuilding

libraryservices

neighborhood

BRANCHEXTERIORIMPROVEMENTS: BIKE RACK

Public Art

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

8.How important is it to integrate OUTDOOR SEATING? 1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

Reading Gardens

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

MTPLEASANTBRANCH:LIBRARYPROPERTY

MTPLEASANTBRANCH:SHAREDPARKING

EAST131stBRANCH:LIBRARYPROPERTY

EAST131stBRANCH:SHAREDPARKING/CROSSWALKS

Nearby projects | E 131st St Corridor Plan - 2013 TLCI

MT PLEASANT BRANCH & EAST 131st BRANCH | FUTURE OPTIONS

USE EXISTING BUILDINGS CONSOLIDATED BRANCH

+ NEIGHBORHOOD KIOSKS

Mt Pleasant East 131st

IMPROVE BOTH BUILDINGS EQUALLY

EACH BRANCH SPECIALIZES

Mt Pleasant

+ Preserve Carnegie library history+ Total square footage greater than consolidated option+ Greater geography within walking distance+ Provide both populations with the same amenities

- Duplicates amenities rather than diversifying- Both branches still may be small for needed upgrades- Limited parking at both branches- Higher cost to staff two facilities- Higher cost to operate two facilities (energy, etc)

East 131st

Mt Pleasant

+ Preserve Carnegie library history+ Total square footage greater than consolidated option+ Each building gets distinct population/identity+ Provide both populations with diverse amenities (ex. business center + childrens’ center, etc)

- Each branch may not have full range of basic amenities- Both branches still may be small for needed upgrades- Limited parking at both branches- High cost to staff two facilities- Higher cost to operate two facilities (energy, etc)

East 131st

CONSOLIDATE INTO ONE NEW BUILDING

+ Could fill vacant land in the neighborhood+ Larger usable area to accommodate growth, parking+ May support neighborhood redevelopment efforts - synergy with rec center, etc.+ Flexibility in new design to meet specific needs+ Potential long-term savings through energy efficiency+ Could compete with Shaker Heights library+ Decreased cost to staff one facility+ Opens up development opportunities for reuse of existing branch buildings

- Creates unknown use for historic Carnegie building- New materials use rather than reuse of existing- Significant initial cost to build- May not be able to acquire appropriate site- Increases walking distance for residents at edge of service area

CONSOLIDATE INTO ONE NEW BUILDING

+ Could fill vacant land in the neighborhood+ Larger usable area to accommodate growth, parking+ May support neighborhood redevelopment efforts - synergy with rec center, etc.+ Flexibility in new design to meet specific needs+ Potential long-term savings through energy efficiency+ Could compete with Shaker Heights library+ Opens up development opportunities for reuse of existing branch buildings+ Less initial financial investment for CPL

- Creates unknown use for historic Carnegie building- New materials use rather than reuse of existing- Lack of site ownership- May convey perception of “impermanence”- May not have clear, independent “library” identity- Increases walking distance for residents at edge of service area

CONSOLIDATED BRANCH+

10. Which is your preference?1. Improve both branches equally 2.Eachbranchspecializes 3. Consolidate into one new shared building

librarybuilding

libraryproperty

libraryservices

neighborhood

Supplemental Locations | literary"hotspots"

Supplemental Locations | Kiosks

Supplemental Locations | Mobile Services

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

1.Literary 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

BranchLibraryHours | Current

12. How could the library branches best extendtheirhoursofservice?

a.Extendopeninghoursb.After-hours"lobby"accessc. Both (a) and (b)

13. Iflibraryhourswereextended,whichoption 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 Sundays

ENCOURAGELOCALPARTNERSHIPS&PROGRAMMING

14. If you'd like, please list:

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

PLUS one community partner who could helpfacilitate(ex.reccenter,localschool,etc.) that event/program

ENCOURAGELOCALPARTNERSHIPS&PROGRAMMING

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