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Cultural/Leisure Services <br />~~ ...... <br />Service Description <br />Abroad range of unique recreational, cultural, artistic, and life-long learning opportunities are <br />available to the citizens of Eugene through services provided by the Library, Recreation and <br />Cultural Services Department. <br />The Eugene Public Library supports an informed community, lifelong learning, and the love of <br />reading by promoting access for all City residents to the universe of ideas and information. <br />Services are provided at the downtown location and at two branch libraries, as well as through <br />targeted outreach programs to special populations. These programs include several state-of--the-art <br />tools for people who might otherwise have difficulty accessing library resources, including patrons <br />who are blind or who have visual impairments, physical or learning disabilities, and are deaf or <br />hard-of-hearing. The Library houses a collection of over 400,000 cataloged items. -Sixty-eight <br />percent of the City's residents have a library card and 86% of community survey respondents are <br />satisfied with library services. The Library offers programs for all ages, with a special focus on <br />children, such as storytelling, music programs, and class visits to familiarize students of all ages <br />with. public library services. At the downtown Library, special events such as monthly "First <br />Friday" activities help attract residents to downtown. <br />Approximately 5,900 recreation activities and services are provided year round to meet the <br />recreation and wellness needs of Eugene citizens. These activities and services include: <br />• Life-long learning, fitness and social service programs for older adults. <br />• Recreation programs adapted to serve people with disabilities and: facilitation services that <br />assist recreation staff and community groups with the inclusion of people with disabilities into <br />their programs. <br />• Aquatic programs at Sheldon, Echo Hollow and Amazon Pools such as Recreation Swimming, <br />Swim Lessons, Fitness and Wellness, Competitive Programs and In-Service Training. <br />• Diverse neighborhood-based and city-wide recreational and educational programs for children, <br />adults and families. Events and services are coordinated by staff at Amazon, Petersen Barn, <br />River House, and Sheldon community centers. <br />• Outdoor recreation and environmental education activities ranging from one-day trips to <br />extended wilderness adventure programs. <br />+ .Athletic leagues for adults and coordination of approximately 70 athletic venues. <br />A diverse selection of cultural and entertainment activities are offered at the Hult Center for <br />Performing Arts and the Cuthbert Amphitheater. In addition to providing performances by <br />international artists, the Hult Center is home to eight local Resident Companies, houses the Jacobs <br />Gallery for the visual arts, and provides venues for community events and conferences. The Center <br />also sponsors and promotes arts education activities and outreach to youth. Cultural Services also <br />Hosts a variety of accessible and diverse community events such as the "Summer Concerts in the <br />Park" series. The Hult Center remains one of the best performing arts center on the west coast, <br />and along with the Cuthbert Amphitheater, serves as an .economic driver for the region with an <br />annual average of 200,000 people attending events. <br />59 <br />