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Sylvan Oaks Date: February 29, 2000 On February 29 over 20 people participated in a community workshop at the Sylvan Oaks branch library to have input into the library master planning process. There were participants from five branches. They worked as members of four planning teams. The teams mapped their communities and the role of their libraries, imagined the type of services and place the library would be in 20 years, identified their immediate needs, and potential community partners. Workshop Summary The participants considered their branch libraries part of changing communities and that they needed to work with businesses, schools and seniors in the future. The need for increased circulation and access to technology was stressed. Branches' role as community and cultural centers was another important feature for libraries of the future. The first step towards accomplishing their needs is to focus on outreach and fundraising. Immediate needs included added hours and physical improvements to the libraries such as bathrooms and meeting spaces. Their partnerships for their libraries included schools, cities, chamber of commerce, and other high-tech industries. Team 1: Sylvan Oaks Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library Imagine the future of library services.   How does your library fit in the community? 1. Citrus Heights' edges are expanding which may require a larger library in the future.   What kind of place will it be? Famous for: 1. Top. circulation 2. Children's programs-@ schools & library & mobile & e- 3. Cultural center   What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision? How to get there: 1. Raise $ 2. Expand library site-w. new sign! & lights/parking 3. Community involvement -Marketing-open library to other function -w/local/national corporations etc. -Expand internet presence   Exercise #2: Current Library Services- Right now: In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services? 1. Increased hours 2. Better signs 3. Reflective curbs   Exercise #3: Community Partners Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community? 1. Friends 2. City Council 3. Chamber of Commerce 4. Schools 5. Merchants 6. Senior community 7. Utilities o (grants) 8. Bill Gates 9. Kings (Maloofs) Team 2: Sylvan Oaks Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library Imagine the future of library services.   How does your library fit in the community? 1. In the future the library will need to consider partnerships with schools and services for seniors.   What kind of place will it be? 1. Outreach to schools 2. Outreach to Senior citizens 3. Resources: Computers to home, connection with Library 4. Drive-thru for books & computers 5. No more library, information by computer   What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision? 1. Resources: improvement of transportation, waterway, walkway 2. Think information not books 3. *Cooperation between schools business, citizens, and neighborhood associations.   Exercise #2: Current Library Services In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services? 1. Multiple/increased use of community space, more room 2. New roof 3. More parking 4. New refinish of bathrooms 5. More hours and days. More personnel/staff.   Exercise #3: Community Partners Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community? 1. School district 2. City of C.H. government 3. Sunrise Mall-businesses, H.P., Intel, Deli, & Gateway (Bill Gates) 4. Neighborhood Associations (+reach) 5. Sunrise Park & Recreation 6. Book Publishers Team 3 Team 3a: Fair Oaks Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library Imagine the future of library services.   How does your library fit in the community? 1. We have limited capacity for growth.   What kind of place will it be? 1. Comfortable & aesthetically pleasing surroundings -Furniture -More natural light 2. Large/spacious 3. Cultural center of the community   What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision? 1. Fund raising 2. Taxes & bonds 3. Business & school partnerships   Exercise #2: Current Library Services In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services? 1. More hours 2. More space 3. Redo exterior signage (bigger or placed higher) -Includes "OPEN" if it is   Exercise #3: Community Partners Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community? 1. Chamber of commerce -Day sponsors 2. Real Estate Developers 3. Schools 4. Northridge Country Club   Team 3b: Arden   Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library Imagine the future of library services.   How does your library fit in the community? 1. Arden is surrounded by residential areas and a busy Watt Avenue.   What kind of place will it be? 20 years famous for 1. Center for community meetings 2. Place for kids -Homework resource -Computers (for those who don't have access) 3. (X Too much traffic/smog (Watt)) 4. Advanced computer systems, reference arrow to number 2. Computers 5. Central information resource, Community -Kids -Seniors -Parents -Job seekers   What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision? 1. *OPEN EVERY DAY-Afternoons for kids, Evenings for workers -This means Sundays and Mondays as well as Tue., Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat. 2. Get more computers -Donations-HP, PB, Apple -Fundraising 3. Publicity for room, resources, as place to come for information, Sac Bee 4. )( Narrow Watt Avenue   Exercise #2: Current Library Services In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services? 1. Open 7 days (Monday, too) Afternoons & evenings Not just expanding hours, expand days 2. More books...keep expanding selection 3. More computers for access for more people 4. Drive-thru drop-off   Exercise #3: Community Partners Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community? 1. Schools 2. Newspapers 3. Volunteers 4. Community groups -Seniors -Teens 5. Computer companies 6. Government...County 7. Local business owners 8. Taxpayers $   Team 3c: : North Highlands (attended but did not participate)   Team 3d: Carmichael   Exercise #1: Envisioning the 2020 Community Library Imagine the future of library services.   How does your library fit in the community? 1. Fair Oaks Boulevard is a large commercial district.   What kind of place will it be? 1. Large enough 2. Enough resources 3. Good access 4. Programs for all ages   What do we need to do in the next five years to move towards your vision? 1. Raise taxes 2. Acquire more real estate 3. Build partnerships w/local business 4. Write numerous grants to serve library purposes   Exercise #2: Current Library Services In your community, what are the three greatest needs for library services? 1. More hours-M-Sun. 2. More librarians in all areas 3. More room   Exercise #3: Community Partners Who are potential partners for improving library services in your community? 1. General public 2. Private enterprise 3. Local government cooperation 4. Partnerships w/schools 5. Recreation & Park districts 6. Volunteers