Innovation Center
at the Corona Public
Library
Daniell Whittington
Library Manager
Nicole McDaniel
Assistant to the City Manager
October 2, 2024
The Ask
That the City Council to provide feedback on the
construction of an Innovation Center at the Corona Public Library.
Background In 2023, the City of Corona was awarded a
$2.5 million grant from the State of California to
establish an Innovation Center.
What is an
Innovation Center?
• A dedicated space designed to foster
creativity, collaboration, and development.
• Provides resources and services to the
community, helping businesses,
residents, and students to innovate and
develop new products or services.
Corona Innovation Center
Corona’s Innovation Center will provide space for
two primary functions:
Programs and seminars to provide youth and
adults with career pathway training and STEM
industry exposure.
01 Business services, events, training, and
entrepreneurship development opportunities.
02 Library Strategic Plan: Engagement Results
Public Input Survey: Key Takeaways
• Instruction in technology such as AI, VR, and STEM activities are top areas of requested focus • Need for more modern resources, such as makerspaces and improved digital services • Need for more programs catering to different age groups, particularly teens and older adults • Interest in advanced resources like 3D printers, makerspaces, and digital tools • Need for technology workshops and classes for children, adults, and seniors • Encouragement to embrace innovation and stay current with trends in library services • More partnerships with schools and businesses to bring in educational and innovative programs • Library could serve as a hub for entrepreneurial workshops and workforce development Focus Groups: Technology & Innovation, Partnerships, Community & Spaces Government Leaders: Interviews
• Expand workforce development opportunities at the Library • Partner with schools and community colleges for programming Enhance the library by
providing $2.5 million in
renovations and equipment,
furthering continued
investment by the City.
Places the Innovation
Center at the City’s
hub for knowledge
and learning.
Provides new
programable space for
innovation programs
and activities for
youth, teens & adults.
Potential to introduce
the library to a new
demographic.
Innovation Center at the Corona Public Library
Library
Enhancements
Placing the Innovation Center at the Library will offer several enhancements to the facility.
Enhance Library program offerings through
strategic partnerships with schools and local
businesses.
01 Optimizing library space into programable areas.
02 03
04 Enhance the Library’s technological offerings.
Reconfigure the Library floor plan to optimize
space and use.
Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Center
City of Corona 9
Current Library Floor Plan
Area Strengths
• Natural light
• Signage facing Main & new establishments across the street • ~2500+sq ft
Proposed Conceptual
Floor Plan
Innovation Center – Southeast corner of the library (2,500 SF) Refreshed Adult Section – Re-locate adult stacks closer to library entrance
Estimated Project Timeline
Sep. 2024 Oct. 2024 Nov, 2024-
Aug. 2025
Sep. 2025-
May 2026 Jun. 2026
Library Board
Meeting
City Council
Meeting
Construction
Design Completion
Includes conceptual design,
construction document development,
plan check, and procurement of a
construction contractor.
The Ask
That the City Council to provide feedback on
the construction of an Innovation Center at the Corona
Public Library.
Questions?
Daniell Whittington
Library Manager
[email protected]
Nicole McDaniel
Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected]