Second of two public presentations given to Brooklyn Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, from August 20, 2016. See CPL150.org for more information.
5. 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
6. 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
7. Community Vision Plan
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
8. Community Vision Plan
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.
• The definition of "21st Century Library" will be
co-created by each branch community.
The Cleveland Public Library recognizes each
community has different needs and priorities.
9. Brooklyn Branch
Advisory Committee:
Laura McShane | CPL Branch Staff
Ron Antonucci | Brooklyn Branch Manager
Paul Kirk | Resident
Michelle Murray | A Little Bit of Love Daycare
Dominic & Melanie Tortelli | Library Patrons
Thomas Tobie | Resident
David Abernathy Ross | Library Patron
Veto Hall | Library Patron
Allen Gill | CPL Branch Staff
Keisha Gonzalez | SCFBCDO
Kurt Weaver | Library Patron
Jennifer Lastic | MetroHealth Hospital
Kevin Aldin | Cleveland Metro School District
18. Q: If you could suggest an additional
resource for your local branch, what
would it be?
Survey Feedback : Brooklyn
• 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
19. 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.
Survey Feedback : Brooklyn
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.
22. 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.
23. Public Meeting: Feedback
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
24. Public Meeting: Feedback
OPPORTUNITIES:
• Shared parking with shopping center
• Outdoor reading garden
• Could stay open later at least 1-2 nights/week
• Relationship with MetroHealth
• Capitalize on historic neighborhood character
29. Summary: Initial Recommendations
1. Expand programming & partnerships at branch & in
community
2. Convert some lawn area into outdoor reading garden /
landscaping
3. Reconfigure & refresh interior spaces/furniture
4. Pursue shared parking agreement with shopping center
5. Add 30 minute parking to Mapledale Ave
6. Add/expand bike rack
7. Improve exterior lighting & signage
8. Explore extended hours or later access
9. Find ways for both quiet workspaces and youth-oriented
collaboration spaces
10. Pursue connections to MetroHealth, other neighborhood
branches along Pearl/W 25th
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42. Interior | tech centers at CPL
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43. 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
44. Interior | cozy seating
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45. 2. How important is it to have LOUNGE
SEATING AREAS?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important
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46. 3. How important is it to have a LAPTOP
BAR/LOUNGE AREA?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important
47. Quiet Time Afterschool
Time
Public Time
• Side rooms closed off for
quiet reading + study space
(red)
• Central area left open
(purple)
• All areas open for children's
programming, reading, etc.
• Some side rooms closed
off for quiet reading + study
space (red)
• Central area and some side
spaces left open
(purple)
Partitioning the Space
52. Flexible Meeting Rooms
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ADULT COLLECTION
& READING
53. 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
61. 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
northern gateway southern gateway
New commercial /
office development
at neighborhood
gateway
Commercial or mixed-
use building to match
i hb i tb k
Riverside Avenue
Priority streetscape
enhancements
neighboring setbacks
Townhome units
Signage bus stop
Mapledale Avenue
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
78. 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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Riverside Cemetery
Calgary Park
Brookmere Cemetery
WC Reed Park
Community Orchard
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Archwood United Church of Christ
Bethlehem Temple of Praise
Fulton Branch Library
Trinity United Church
of Christ
Cleveland Bethel Church of
the 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 Pointe
Senior Housing
MetroHealth Medical Center
Jones Home
Applewood Center
Elizabeth Severance
Prentiss Center
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Steelyard Commons
CVS
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LIBRARY
SCHOOL
PARK/RECREATION CENTER
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
OFFICE BUILDING
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
HOSPITAL
TRANSIT STATION
SPECIAL HOUSING
RETAIL DESTINATION
15 MIN WALKING RADIUS
BUS ROUTES
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92. 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
Monday 10:00-7:00
Tuesday 10:00-7:00
Wednesday 10:00-6:00
Thursday 10:00-7:00
Friday 10:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-6:00
Sunday Closed
Brooklyn Library Hours | Current
93. 12. If library hours were extended, which
option would you prefer?
a. Open earlier on Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thur
b. Open earlier on Fri or Sat
c. Open later on Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thur
d. Open later on Fri or Sat
e. Open on Sundays
Monday 10:00-7:00
Tuesday 10:00-7:00
Wednesday 10:00-6:00
Thursday 10:00-7:00
Friday 10:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-6:00
Sunday Closed
Brooklyn Library Hours | Current
95. 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
101. 9. What alternate programs would you like
to see at the Brooklyn Branch building?
1. Tech Hub 2. Job Training 3. History Center 4. Childrens' Branch 5. Keep as-is
