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G2S Project Code: 2023-CA-93593
State: California
Fiscal Year: 2023
Grantee
YORBA LINDA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Carrie Lixey
Director Phone: 657-242-4601
Director Email: clixey@yorbalindaca.gov
General Information
Title: Create! Interactive Programs for the Developmentally Disabled
State Project Code: LS-I-23-15
Start Date: 07/01/2023
End Date: 09/30/2024
Abstract: Yorba Linda Public Library created a series of programs and supplemental services to support adults with developmental disabilities. Programs included crafting activities, where participants created items using their artistry and critical thinking skills, a series of book discussions, and a reading incentive program in collaboration with the local nonprofit organization My Day Counts. The library acquired print and digital books and text-to-read pens to expand the resources available at the library for community members with disabilities. The programs helped participants feel more confident and welcome at the library, led to reduced stress levels when interacting in a public setting, increased cognitive and fine motor-skills, created a stronger sense of community, and increased awareness of library services. By offering more resources for adults with developmental disabilities, the library increased equity of access to materials and worked toward strengthening the culture of inclusion and belonging at the library.
State Goal: Goal 1: Strengthen the ability of California libraries to design programs and services for all Californians in collaboration with their local communities
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$21,000.00
$0.00
$4,670.00
$25,670.00
Intent(s)
Improve users' general knowledge and skills.
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Circulating Materials
Narrative: The library purchased a total of 375 print books, 224 digital books, and two reader pens for the circulating collection. The digital items were selected in a purchase-to-own format through the Overdrive platform. The print books circulated 1,048 times, the digital materials circulated 657 times, and the reader pens circulated three times. The purchases helped library staff expand access to information and library resources for adults experiencing developmental disabilities. In particular, the library expanded access to popular materials that served users’ literacy needs. The purchases also helped library staff create a more inclusive library environment.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Lending
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Total number of items circulated: 601
Average number of items circulated / month: 142
Total number of ILL transactions: 0
Average number of ILL transactions / month: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: Yes
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: YORBA LINDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 4852 Lakeview Ave
City: YORBA LINDA
State: CA
Zip: 92886
Activity Details
Title: Acquisition of Materials
Narrative: The Yorba Linda Public Library acquired 375 print books, 224 eBooks, and two text-to-speech pens for its circulating collection to support the programs and services developed for adult library users experiencing developmental disabilities. Purchases included materials of interest to users and appropriate to their reading levels. The library also purchased supplies to support a series of programs for developmentally disabled adults. These included supplies for programs that featured 30 different types of crafts and contents for 5 craft kits. In addition, library staff selected and acquired 36 books to support the project's book discussion programs and 30 sensory toys for participants to use as an additional educational outlet during programs. Book discussion programs encouraged reading and helped participants engage with the purchased books, and a reading incentive program promoted literacy in a fun and engaging manner.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 35
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 36
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 224


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: Yes
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: YORBA LINDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 4852 Lakeview Ave
City: Yorba Linda
State: CA
Zip: 92886
Activity Details
Title: Create! Programs
Narrative: Library staff presented a program series for adults with developmental disabilities to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging at the library. Staff actively engaged with and supported users who were an underserved demographic in the community. The library presented twenty-one program sessions were held for 247 attendees. They included crafts, book discussions, a reading program, and craft kits. Examples of crafts include mandala window clings, sensory water bottles, DIY birdfeeders, art keychains, sun-catchers, and DIY motivational posters. Program participants were able to learn new skills while spending time with their peers, and also enhance their emotional and mental well-being through the art of crafting.
Intent: Improve users' general knowledge and skills.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 60
Number of sessions in program: 21
Average number in attendance per session: 12
Number of times program administered: 1


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Suburban
For what age groups: 13-17 years
18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70+ years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: Yes
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: YORBA LINDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 4852 Lakeview Ave
City: Yorba Linda
State: CA
Zip: 92886
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 83
Agree: 52
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 18
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 10
Non-Response: 54
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 74
Agree: 57
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 26
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 6
Non-Response: 54
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 78
Agree: 55
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 18
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 6
Non-Response: 60
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 80
Agree: 54
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 18
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 11
Non-Response: 54
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 27
Agree: 34
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 18
Disagree: 22
Strongly Disagree: 58
Non-Response: 58
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The library will continue offering monthly programs to adults with developmental disabilities. This will include a monthly "drop-in" Create! Craft Program, as well as a continued collaboration with the organization My Day Counts to offer monthly book discussions and crafts for group members.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The library is working to determine if programming for children with developmental disabilities will be a project to accomplish in the future.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Libraries wishing to implement a similar project should attempt to work with groups who already frequent the library and/or reach out to local groups working with adults experiencing developmental disabilities. The Yorba Linda Public Library found success by engaging with groups who visited the library on a weekly basis and getting their input as the library worked to expand access to resources.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
Yes
Explain:
The library will offer monthly Create! Craft Programs for adults, as opposed to weekly events, due to staffing limitations.
Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: accessibility, access