1. The document outlines the agenda and materials for a public meeting to gather feedback on design alternatives for the Union Branch of the Cleveland Public Library. 2. The meeting agenda includes welcome/introductions, an overview of community engagement efforts, a discussion of design alternative feedback, and a public comment/Q&A session. 3. Materials provide background on the Community Vision Plan process to determine appropriate services for branches by 2019 through community input, as well as an overview of feedback received from surveys and an open house regarding the Union Branch.

1. Union Branch
June 1, 2017
Public Meeting #2

2. Agenda
June 1, 2017
5:30 - 5:45pm Welcome & Introductions
5:45 - 6:15pm Overview of Community Engagement
6:15 - 6:45pm Design Alternatives Feedback
6:45 - 7:00pm Public Comment / Q&A

3. CPL150:
COMMUNITY VISION
PLAN

4. CPL Strategic Plan 2012-2014

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 3:
• West Park
• Eastman
• Hough
• Union
• Walz

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)
• The Library does not have a future plan for the
Union Branch building.
This Community Vision Plan is the public
engagement process to create a plan.
• There is no budget set for the Union 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. OVERVIEW of
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
FEEDBACK

10. Open House at Branch

11. Survey Feedback
UNION:
29
TOTAL
SURVEYS:
647
"Please list the name of the CPL facility
you identify as your local branch."

12. Survey Feedback : Union

13. Survey Feedback : Union

14. Q: If you could suggest an additional
resource for your local branch, what
would it be?
• More career information on the display board
• More audio CDs from Black authors
• More diverse speakers
• Computer classes for seniors
• Computer study room
• iPads
Survey Feedback : Union

15. Survey Feedback : Union
"This library is so
important to this
neighborhood."
"You feel like
you're loved
here."
"Don't be afraid to
make patrons be
QUIET!"

16. Open House Feedback

18. Mapping Assets

19. Discovering Options
THE TOP TWO THINGS UNION BRANCH
SHOULD FOCUS ON ARE...:
VOTE
WALKABLE LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT
VOTE
LIBRARY COMMUNITY/MEETING SPACES
VOTE
LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
VOTE
OFFER CLASSES
VOTE
LIBRARY OUTDOOR SPACES
VOTE
SMALL-SCALE LIBRARY LOCATIONS
HOST LECTURES
HOLD EVENTS
VOTE
VOTE
OTHER (WRITE IDEAS IN BOX):

20. Defining the Vision

21. Defining the Vision
BUILDING/GROUNDS:
• Computer study room
• More parking
• Free veggie growing/planting
• Landscaping
• Bigger parking lot
• Summer reading garden
• Mural on south brick wall
• More lighting
• Drive-through book drop

22. Defining the Vision
NEIGHBORHOOD:
• Safe spaces for kids
• Banks, stores, grocery
• "trail" to local schools
• Tear down abandoned houses
• Neighborhood involvement with the library - host a
block party

23. Defining the Vision
SERVICES:
• Upgraded tech equipment
• Ipads
• More games
• More books and movies
• 3D movies
• More books for kids
• More activities for kids
• Reading programs with rewards, coupons, etc
• More computer classes
• Faster wifi
• Computer classes for seniors
• More electrical outlets/charging stations
• Job training
• Video game system to use in-house

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

25. Branch(ing) Conversations
INTERNAL / BUILDING
POSITIVES +
• Safe
• Security cameras
• Courtyard behind desk -
flowering tree, birds' nests
• Accessible - convenient for
kids
• Enough computers
• Stable - "been here forever"
• Good place for structure for
kids
• Employees have been here a
long time
• Good resources for kids
• Good location
• Colorful
• Quiet
• Good DVD collection
• Well-maintained, modern
• Good book collection
• Social - people know each
other here
• Lunch program
• Good big windows (can look
for parents)
• Tutoring and homework help
• Organized, spacious
• Art on walls
• Quick holds
• Nice high ceilings

26. Branch(ing) Conversations
INTERNAL / BUILDING
NEGATIVES -
• Roof leaks at clerestory windows
• No way to separate teens from
little kids
• Not enough Manga
• Not enough computers
• No modern technology - tablets,
etc
• People fight in front of building
• Not enough lunches for kids
sometimes
• Multiple entrances - doesn't feel
as secure
• Not enough parking
• Gets noisy - hard to study
• Not enough tables for working/
homework
• Not as many events/programs/
classes - more in County branches
• Bottom shelves are hard to access
for seniors
• Not enough job training programs
• Needs an "upgrade"
• Book drop gets stuck/full
• No separate quiet study room
• No separate computer room for
classes
• Loud after school
• Needs flowers, landscaping
• No kids' play area inside or
outside
• Not enough educational programs
• Too small

27. Branch(ing) Conversations
EXTERNAL / NEIGHBORHOOD
POSITIVES +
• Close to schools
• Stable neighbors
• Lots of churches - food
pantries, VBS, etc
• Rapid station nearby
• City fixing streets up in area
• Kids walk from school

28. Branch(ing) Conversations
EXTERNAL / NEIGHBORHOOD
NEGATIVES -
• Not safe
• Abandoned houses - harbor
crime
• Dangerous to walk to Rapid
• No grocery store
• No pharmacy, WIC
• Neighbors scared to walk -
lots of shut-ins
• People fight at playground
• Not diverse
• Not much street activity
• Vandalism of buildings
• Not well-lit
• Far to walk to some schools
• Park nearby is dangerous
• Not much here - especially
within walking distance
• Not many services
• Have to drive everywhere
• Not close enough partnerships
with schools, churches
• RTA doesn't run frequently
enough
• No "community watch"
programs here - especially for
kids, seniors

29. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options

30. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours

31. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings

32. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline

33. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping

34. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping
6. Improve bike rack

35. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping
6. Improve bike rack
7. Find opportunities for additional parking

36. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping
6. Improve bike rack
7. Find opportunities for additional parking
8. Explore ways for kids to safely get to library from schools

37. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping
6. Improve bike rack
7. Find opportunities for additional parking
8. Explore ways for kids to safely get to library from schools
9. Expand programming, specifically targeting technology
training, jobs training, and job fairs for youth & adults

38. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping
6. Improve bike rack
7. Find opportunities for additional parking
8. Explore ways for kids to safely get to library from schools
9. Expand programming, specifically targeting technology
training, jobs training, and job fairs for youth & adults
10. Explore staying open later, or alternative forms of after-hours
access

39. Summary: Recommendations
1. Add more comfortable seating and workspace options
2. Find opportunity for acoustically-separate "teen room" which
can double as quiet work space during daytime hours
3. Update interior with color, lighting, modern furnishings
4. Update exterior with more modern roofline
5. Improve front entry with signage, lighting, landscaping
6. Improve bike rack
7. Find opportunities for additional parking
8. Explore ways for kids to safely get to library from schools
9. Expand programming, specifically targeting technology
training, jobs training, and job fairs for youth & adults
10. Explore staying open later, or alternative forms of after-hours
access
11. Increase community-oriented events at branch, especially
through "open houses" and picnics, to build social bonds

40. DISCUSSION
of DESIGN
ALTERNATIVES

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CPL SERVICE AREAS WITH BRANCH LOCATIONS 2014
Prepared by: Knowledge Office ADO
November 19, 2014
Source: NODIS
Service Area | 27 CPL Branches + Main library + Public Admin.
+ Ohio Library for the Blind & P.D.

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Union Branch Use

44. CPL
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library
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property
neighborhood
library
services

45. CPL
BRANCH
EXPERIENCE
library
building
library
property
library
services
neighborhood

46. Interior | tech centers at CPL
TechCentral, Downtown Main Branch TechEast, Fleet Main Branch

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

48. 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

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

52. Add a "Teen Room"

53. Add a "Teen Room"

54. Add a"Teen Room"

59. 4. How important is it add a "TEEN ROOM"?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

60. CPL
BRANCH
EXPERIENCE
library
property
library
building
library
services
neighborhood

61. Existing Bike Rack

62. BRANCH EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS : BIKE RACK

63. 5. How important is it to IMPROVE THE BIKE
RACK with a local artist/fabricator?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

67. 6. How important is it to ADD A FRONT
ENTRY PLAZA with lighting, seating, signage?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

68. Public Art

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

73. Modernize Roofline

75. Modernize Roofline

76. 8. How important is it to MODERNIZE THE
ROOFLINE of the library?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

77. 15
Existing Parking

78. 15
45
Shared Parking Agreement

79. 27
Parking Expansion into ChurchYard

80. 9. If feasible, which parking expansion option
is your preference?
1. Shared Parking Agreement 2. Expand into Church Lot
27
15
45

81. Building Expansion into ChurchYard

82. Full Build-Out of Side Lot

83. 10. How important is it to have a COMMUNITY
GARDEN SPACE adjacent to the library?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

84. CPL
BRANCH
EXPERIENCE
library
building
library
property
neighborhood
library
services

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CPL - Fleet Branch
E. Prep & Village Prep School
Paul Revere Elementary
School
John Adams High School
Nathan Hale/Mt Pleasant
School
Imagine Cleveland Acadamy
The Bowman Center
Stella Walsh
Community Center
The Centers for
Families and Children
Full Life Church of
God-Christ Wings of Deliverance
Faith Temple
Greater St. James
Baptist Church
Five FoldBaptist Church
Mt. Haven Baptist Church
Christian Temple
Missionary Baptist Church
Glorious Church of
God-Christ
New Israel Sabbath
Chapel
Harvest Missionary
Baptist Church
Prince of Peace Missionary
Baptist Church
Grays Temple
Baptist Church
United Missionary
Baptist Church
God’s Miracle
Temple
Church of God
Cleveland
God Mustarseed
Church
Williams Chapel
Church of God
Zelma Watson-George
Recreation Center
Wallgreen’s Pharmacy
Family Dollar
Family Dollar
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LIBRARY
SCHOOL
PARK/RECREATION CENTER
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
RETAIL DESTINATION
15 MIN WALKING RADIUS
Rail
BUS ROUTES
GROCERY/FOOD RETAILER
1

87. Safe Routes to Schools

88. 11. How important is it to CREATE A TRAIL to
neighborhood schools?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

89. CPL
BRANCH
EXPERIENCE
library
building
library
property
library
services
neighborhood

90. 12. How important is it to host JOBS TRAINING
and JOBS FAIRS for teens and adults?
1. Not important 2. Somewhat 3. Moderately 4. Important 5. Very important

91. 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
Union Library Hours | Current

92. 13. 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 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
Union Library Hours | Current

93. ENCOURAGE LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING

94. 14. If you'd like, please list:
one type of event/program you would like
Union to provide (ex. foreign-language
readings, author signings, gardening talks,
tai chi, etc)
PLUS one community partner who could
help facilitate (ex. rec center, local school,
etc.) that event/program
ENCOURAGE LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING

95. www.CPL150.org