CCPL Seeks Community Input for New St. Paul’s Hollywood Library

What is a program?

A library program focuses on providing attendees a valuable and engaging experience that meet one or more of the following goals:

• Provides opportunities for continuing education and lifelong learning
• Foster literacy, workforce development, educational success and community engagement
• Serve our community’s diversity through engaging entertainment, enrichment and opportunities to encounter new ideas and learn new skills
• Offers a dynamic exchange of information
• Facilitates wide-ranging discussions and supports civic dialogue
• Fosters community networks and introduces residents
• Allows exploration of ideas in a safe environment
• Enhances the library’s role as a community resource
• Introduces patrons and non-users to library resources, services or programs
• Builds stronger communities
• Expands the visibility of the library

What is a creative studio?

A creative studio, also referred to as a makerspace, is an area in which people can gather to work on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. It also serves as an instructional space for these projects and use of equipment. These spaces will feature a variety of tools, based on the community’s interests or needs. For example, a makerspace may include crafting materials, sewing machines, or technology like 3D printers. Each makerspace is unique to the community it serves.

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