"Building a 21st-Century Library"

Presented by Travis Duncan and Jeremiah Walter, Pikes Peak Library District

Their 14-branch system acquired a huge new building and subsequently started a new library that's designed to be a "3rd place" community space and which focuses on content creation as their model of service. Their programs and services include:

Tech eBate Program: $50 given to staff members to purchase tech gear or take online tech classes, provided the staff members do 10 activities related to library tech.

Video production center where library staff work with patrons to create video recordings, podcasts. 
"I love the library' photo and video contests, with submissions posted on social media, that both engage patrons and market the library in the community

Programming such as Food by the book, BBQ demonstrations, wine and chocolate pairings, Step into your imagination (green screen technology – putting yourself into an existing photo and then sharing it on social media), teaching computer programming from Scratch or using Lily Pad, allowing community experts to put on classes such as 3D printing, a mini maker fair

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Their large space allows for a cafe, significant meeting room space and an onsite copy center.  Businesses can use the meeting rooms without charge as long as they offer something free of charge to the public in return.

They have a Promethian Board in the children’s area, a 3D scanner, a sewing machine, gaming areas for adults & teens, a video studio, a training lab, and an eHelp room.

For funding, they have such things as a capital campaign going on and donor plaques (similar to the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park).