This document provides information from a public meeting held on April 23, 2016 to discuss the Cleveland Public Library's (CPL) Community Vision Plan. The meeting agenda included an overview of the CPL Strategic Plan and Community Vision planning process, as well as work stations where attendees could provide input. The document outlines the scope of the Community Vision Plan, which aims to determine appropriate library services for each branch by 2019 through community engagement. It also provides background on the CPL branch network and details about the E 131st Street and Mount Pleasant branches.

1. E 131st Branch &
Mt Pleasant Branch
April 23, 2016
#CPL150www.cpl150.org
Public Meeting 1

2. Agenda
April 23, 2016
1:00 - 1:15pm Arrival & Refreshments
1:15 - 1:45pm Overview of CPL Strategic Plan & CPL150
Community Vision Plan: Process & Outcomes
Overview of Work Stations
1:45 - 3:00pm Work Stations

3. CPL Strategic Plan 2012-2014

4. Kent State University
CUDC Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
The CUDC is an innovative, non-profit urban design practice committed
to a sustainable, vibrant and inclusive urban future.
By combining client-based projects, applied research, graduate
teaching and advocacy, we expand the ideas, energy, and resources
dedicated to making better cities.

5. Process & Outcomes

6. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine
the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations
by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from
community residents.

7. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine
the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations
by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from
community residents.
The CUDC, in collaboration with ECG, will articulate community
priorities and generate a clearer vision of the library’s role in each
target neighborhood.

8. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) is leading an effort to determine
the appropriate services that will be offered at its branch locations
by 2019 through authentic engagement and valued input from
community residents.
The CUDC, in collaboration with ECG, will articulate community
priorities and generate a clearer vision of the library’s role in each
target neighborhood.
Recommendations from the Community Vision Plan will support
CPL’s efforts to conduct finer grain analysis of the operational costs,
interior architectural feasibility, and other financial investments
required to commit resources appropriately.

9. Scope
CPL Community Vision Plan
A report will be produced for each group with recommendations
tailored to each branch, which may include:
• Exterior architectural renovations for library branch buildings
• Conceptual proposals for reprogramming interior spaces
• Outdoor site improvements on library properties
• Framework for prioritizing library service locations based on
pedestrian, transit, and bicycle accessibility
• Streetscape enhancements to improve neighborhood character
surrounding branch buildings
• Creative ideas for bridging the digital divide
• Opportunities for current library services to shift to other
neighborhood-based locations
• Partnerships with community organizations to achieve
residents’ desires

10. We want a 21st century
library—a library that’s a gem.
Address what the community
needs now & in the future.
Hope the process will engage
potential partners.

11. Mt Pleasant & E 131st Branches

12. Renita Carter | Mt Pleasant Branch Staff
Ginaya Willoughby | E 131st Branch Manager
Tahia Herd | Local Business Owner
Louise Smith | E 131st Book Club President
Tom Stone | Mt Pleasant NOW
Akeesha Abdullah | Library Patron
An’tuan Williams | Library Patron/ United Way Cleveland
LaShorn K. Caldwell | Library Patron
Darnell Brewer | Library Patron
Debra Lewis-Curlee | Library Patron
Etan Byansi | Library Patron
Kendra Proctor | Mt Pleasant Childrens’ Librarian
Mt Pleasant & E 131st Branches
Advisory Commitee:

13. What word describes
your vision of the E
131st Branch and
Mt Pleasant Branch
experience in 2019?
Q:

14. Innovative
Accessible
Safe
Attractive
Fun
Clean
Inspiring
Appropriate
Mentorship
Order
Youth-Engagement
Interactive
Intergenerational
Renovated
Transformative
Tailored
Inviting
Privacy
Convenient
Collaborative
Merger
Spacious

15. Innovative
Accessible
Safe
Attractive
Fun
Clean
Inspiring
Appropriate
Mentorship
Order
Youth-Engagement
Interactive
Intergenerational
Renovated
Transformative
Tailored
Inviting
Privacy
Convenient
Collaborative
Merger
Spacious

16. OUR E 131st BRANCH & MT
PLEASANT BRANCH VISION:

17. library
building
library
services
library
grounds
neighborhood
The library building is the scale most patrons
imagine when asked to think about the library.
This scale involves the building’s interior layout
and exterior architectural design.
The library grounds includes the property
owned by CPL surrounding a branch building.
Parking, site signage, outdoor seating, and
lighting are included in this experience layer.
The neighborhood surrounds the library
building and grounds, with direct impacts on
the experience of library patrons through sense
of safety, walkability, and community needs.
The library services encompass the other three
experience levels. Services include system-wide book
transfers, classes, events, and online access to digital
resources.
CPL BRANCH EXPERIENCE

20. Nearby projects | Kinsman Arts Culture & Entertainment
District - 2013 TLCI plan

21. Nearby projects | Kinsman Arts Culture & Entertainment
District - 2013 TLCI plan

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

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

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

25. Cleveland Public Library calls obstacles, such as hunger, illiteracy,
and unemployment: Community Deficits.
CPL embraces its responsibility to fight these deficits by taking a
strong STEP for our community’s future and providing:
• Safe places to learn all year round – Safety
• Free access to all types of new technology – Technology
• Extensive and inspirational communities of learning – Education
• A commitment to capturing and honoring history – Preservation
The People’s University

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CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014
Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADO
November 19, 2014
Source: NODIS
Service Area | All CPL Branches

27. Service Area | E 131st & Mt Pleasant Branches
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28. CPL branch network

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E 131st Branch &
Mt Pleasant Branch Use

31. N
ENTRY
K I N S M A N R D .
U N I O N A V E .
K I N S M A N R D .
E.140thSTREET
E.142ndSTREET

32. MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
MAIN LIBRARY SPACE
ENTRY
ENTRY
WORK ROOM
MEETING SPACE
CHILDREN
KITCHEN
STAFF
STORY
JANITOR
WOMEN
MEN

33. The Mount Pleasant Branch was housed in three previous locations: 3335 East 118th St, as
a station in 1923, 13512 Kinsman Rd. in 1928, and 13700 Kinsman Rd in 1930 before finding
its current home. Originally a bank, the building was remodeled in 1937 for the Library giv-
ing residents access to a 10,300 square foot facility. A one story club room was added to
the rear of the building in 1949. The branch was remodeled again in 1981.

39. East 131st Street Branch is unique due to its many community partnerships: The Boys and
Girls Club of America, Chapleside Adult Day-care Center, and Kidz Health 2020. One of the
many CPL branches designed by local architecture firm Walker & Weeks, the 14,100-square-
foot building was first opened in 1929 and was renovated in 1979. This branch is located in
Cleveland’s Corlett neighborhood.

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E.131stSTREET
A U L C A S H A V E .
A N G E L U S A V E .
E.130thSTREET
R E V E R E A V E .
S O U T H V I E W A V E .

41. MAIN LEVEL
ENTRY
BASEMENT
CHILDREN ADULT
MEETING
STAFF
WORK
ROOM
READING
ENTRY
CLUB ROOM
STORAGE
MECHANICAL

53. WORK STATIONS:

54. 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

55. Big change in
libraries is moving
from transactions
to connections with
other people.
Future:

56. Places for Interaction | Business Lounge
Barrington Area Library, Illinois

57. Our Advisory Committee defined the vision
for E 131st Branch & Mt Pleasant Branch as
“interactive,” “innovative,” “accessible,” and
“youth-engagement.” What do these words mean
to you? Add post-it notes to each category to help
guide the vision for library services, facilities, &
neighborhood.

58. What’s working? What’s not? How can E 131st
Branch & Mt Pleasant Branch become even
better? Have a seat to discuss both branches’
current strengths, weaknesses, & opportunities in a
20-minute small group discussion.

59. BRANCH(ING)CONVERSATIONS
INTERNAL
CPL&BRANCH
POSITIVES NEGATIVES
EXTERNAL
NEIGHBORHOOD

60. Your feedback is crucial to our next steps, so pull
up a chair and let us know what you think about
the future of E 131st Branch, Mt Pleasant Branch,
and the larger CPL. Fill out our paper survey,
available in English or Spanish.

61. Children’s Area | Library Coloring Page

63. Grab a snack
and meet us at
the work stations!

64. www.CPL150.org