Owen R. Hopkins Library - Corpus Christi Public Libraries

After implementing the Family Place Area in May 2024, Owen R. Hopkins Library saw a growing number of new families discovering the wonderful new resource. Our regular families are making use of this area as well. The resulting positive impact is seeing the friendships and interactions of the new families with our regular families. 

The Family Place play area shows its worth by families arriving early, staying late, or doing both at program time. The area becomes full of children playing and adults interacting. The kitchen, little red phone, and puppets appear to be favorites amongst all who play. Our designated writing center has sparked many drawings or written creations. We are happy to provide this engaging area for all ages.

While children enjoy the area, parents and grandparents utilize the area as well. We see parents and grandparents reading to their children in the bean bag chairs. The parenting resources are being used both in the library as well as being checked out. Additionally, our parent/child workshops with our community resource professionals see numerous families with children attending. 

The community has responded positively to the area. Our feedback has been positive regarding how nice it is to have a play area, a chance to met other adults in similar situations, and make friends of all ages. We are pleased with this positive reception and impact the Family Place area provides to the library, the surrounding community, and the City of Corpus Christi.