2024 Community Survey

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* 1. How often do you visit the library?

Daily or weekly

Several Times a month

Once a month

Once every few months

Several times a year

Rarely or never

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* 2. How important are the following library services to you?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat important	Not Important	Don't know
Ability to browse books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, etc.	Ability to browse books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, etc. Very Important	Ability to browse books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, etc. Important	Ability to browse books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, etc. Somewhat important	Ability to browse books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, etc. Not Important	Ability to browse books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, etc. Don't know
In person help with research, technology, or finding good books	In person help with research, technology, or finding good books Very Important	In person help with research, technology, or finding good books Important	In person help with research, technology, or finding good books Somewhat important	In person help with research, technology, or finding good books Not Important	In person help with research, technology, or finding good books Don't know
In person story times	In person story times Very Important	In person story times Important	In person story times Somewhat important	In person story times Not Important	In person story times Don't know
Use a library computer or printer	Use a library computer or printer Very Important	Use a library computer or printer Important	Use a library computer or printer Somewhat important	Use a library computer or printer Not Important	Use a library computer or printer Don't know
In person programs and events for children/teens	In person programs and events for children/teens Very Important	In person programs and events for children/teens Important	In person programs and events for children/teens Somewhat important	In person programs and events for children/teens Not Important	In person programs and events for children/teens Don't know
In person programs and events for adults	In person programs and events for adults Very Important	In person programs and events for adults Important	In person programs and events for adults Somewhat important	In person programs and events for adults Not Important	In person programs and events for adults Don't know
Play areas for children	Play areas for children Very Important	Play areas for children Important	Play areas for children Somewhat important	Play areas for children Not Important	Play areas for children Don't know
Places to sit, read, study, or meet in the library	Places to sit, read, study, or meet in the library Very Important	Places to sit, read, study, or meet in the library Important	Places to sit, read, study, or meet in the library Somewhat important	Places to sit, read, study, or meet in the library Not Important	Places to sit, read, study, or meet in the library Don't know

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* 3. Please rank the following service options based on what is most important to you and your family

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat important	Not important	Don't know
Library Events (author talks/book groups)	Library Events (author talks/book groups) Very Important	Library Events (author talks/book groups) Important	Library Events (author talks/book groups) Somewhat important	Library Events (author talks/book groups) Not important	Library Events (author talks/book groups) Don't know
Arts and Cultural events (performance, film, celebrations)	Arts and Cultural events (performance, film, celebrations) Very Important	Arts and Cultural events (performance, film, celebrations) Important	Arts and Cultural events (performance, film, celebrations) Somewhat important	Arts and Cultural events (performance, film, celebrations) Not important	Arts and Cultural events (performance, film, celebrations) Don't know
History or genealogy programs	History or genealogy programs Very Important	History or genealogy programs Important	History or genealogy programs Somewhat important	History or genealogy programs Not important	History or genealogy programs Don't know
Craft or hands-on art programs	Craft or hands-on art programs Very Important	Craft or hands-on art programs Important	Craft or hands-on art programs Somewhat important	Craft or hands-on art programs Not important	Craft or hands-on art programs Don't know
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs	STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs Very Important	STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs Important	STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs Somewhat important	STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs Not important	STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs Don't know
Consumer, health, finance, and other how-to topics	Consumer, health, finance, and other how-to topics Very Important	Consumer, health, finance, and other how-to topics Important	Consumer, health, finance, and other how-to topics Somewhat important	Consumer, health, finance, and other how-to topics Not important	Consumer, health, finance, and other how-to topics Don't know
Computer classes	Computer classes Very Important	Computer classes Important	Computer classes Somewhat important	Computer classes Not important	Computer classes Don't know
Seasonal reading programs	Seasonal reading programs Very Important	Seasonal reading programs Important	Seasonal reading programs Somewhat important	Seasonal reading programs Not important	Seasonal reading programs Don't know
Homework help	Homework help Very Important	Homework help Important	Homework help Somewhat important	Homework help Not important	Homework help Don't know
Storytimes	Storytimes Very Important	Storytimes Important	Storytimes Somewhat important	Storytimes Not important	Storytimes Don't know
Programs for parents/caregivers	Programs for parents/caregivers Very Important	Programs for parents/caregivers Important	Programs for parents/caregivers Somewhat important	Programs for parents/caregivers Not important	Programs for parents/caregivers Don't know
Programs for jobseekers	Programs for jobseekers Very Important	Programs for jobseekers Important	Programs for jobseekers Somewhat important	Programs for jobseekers Not important	Programs for jobseekers Don't know
Programs for small business owners	Programs for small business owners Very Important	Programs for small business owners Important	Programs for small business owners Somewhat important	Programs for small business owners Not important	Programs for small business owners Don't know
Virtual programs	Virtual programs Very Important	Virtual programs Important	Virtual programs Somewhat important	Virtual programs Not important	Virtual programs Don't know
Library Bundles (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch or play)	Library Bundles (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch or play) Very Important	Library Bundles (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch or play) Important	Library Bundles (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch or play) Somewhat important	Library Bundles (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch or play) Not important	Library Bundles (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch or play) Don't know
Book Boxes (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch, or play)	Book Boxes (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch, or play) Very Important	Book Boxes (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch, or play) Important	Book Boxes (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch, or play) Somewhat important	Book Boxes (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch, or play) Not important	Book Boxes (hand-picked sets of materials for kids or adults to read, watch, or play) Don't know

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* 4. How important are the following virtual or socially distanced library services to you?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat important	Not Important	Don't Know
Downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos,	Downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos, Very Important	Downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos, Important	Downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos, Somewhat important	Downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos, Not Important	Downloadable e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos, Don't Know
Wi-fi access in the parking lot	Wi-fi access in the parking lot Very Important	Wi-fi access in the parking lot Important	Wi-fi access in the parking lot Somewhat important	Wi-fi access in the parking lot Not Important	Wi-fi access in the parking lot Don't Know
Phone or online assistance with research, technology or finding good books	Phone or online assistance with research, technology or finding good books Very Important	Phone or online assistance with research, technology or finding good books Important	Phone or online assistance with research, technology or finding good books Somewhat important	Phone or online assistance with research, technology or finding good books Not Important	Phone or online assistance with research, technology or finding good books Don't Know
Virtual Story times	Virtual Story times Very Important	Virtual Story times Important	Virtual Story times Somewhat important	Virtual Story times Not Important	Virtual Story times Don't Know
Virtual programs and events for childrens and teens	Virtual programs and events for childrens and teens Very Important	Virtual programs and events for childrens and teens Important	Virtual programs and events for childrens and teens Somewhat important	Virtual programs and events for childrens and teens Not Important	Virtual programs and events for childrens and teens Don't Know
Virtual Programs for Adults	Virtual Programs for Adults Very Important	Virtual Programs for Adults Important	Virtual Programs for Adults Somewhat important	Virtual Programs for Adults Not Important	Virtual Programs for Adults Don't Know

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* 5. How important are each of the following options to you?

	Very important	Important	Somewhat important	Not important	Don't Know
Lounge (armchair) seating	Lounge (armchair) seating Very important	Lounge (armchair) seating Important	Lounge (armchair) seating Somewhat important	Lounge (armchair) seating Not important	Lounge (armchair) seating Don't Know
Individual study desks	Individual study desks Very important	Individual study desks Important	Individual study desks Somewhat important	Individual study desks Not important	Individual study desks Don't Know
Group table seating	Group table seating Very important	Group table seating Important	Group table seating Somewhat important	Group table seating Not important	Group table seating Don't Know
Dedicated quiet area for reading and study	Dedicated quiet area for reading and study Very important	Dedicated quiet area for reading and study Important	Dedicated quiet area for reading and study Somewhat important	Dedicated quiet area for reading and study Not important	Dedicated quiet area for reading and study Don't Know
Dedicated storytime and class visit area	Dedicated storytime and class visit area Very important	Dedicated storytime and class visit area Important	Dedicated storytime and class visit area Somewhat important	Dedicated storytime and class visit area Not important	Dedicated storytime and class visit area Don't Know
Library cafe	Library cafe Very important	Library cafe Important	Library cafe Somewhat important	Library cafe Not important	Library cafe Don't Know

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* 6. How important is each of the following meeting room options?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat important	Not important	Don't know
private studying/tutoring rooms (1-4 people)	private studying/tutoring rooms (1-4 people) Very Important	private studying/tutoring rooms (1-4 people) Important	private studying/tutoring rooms (1-4 people) Somewhat important	private studying/tutoring rooms (1-4 people) Not important	private studying/tutoring rooms (1-4 people) Don't know
Small conference room (8-12 people)	Small conference room (8-12 people) Very Important	Small conference room (8-12 people) Important	Small conference room (8-12 people) Somewhat important	Small conference room (8-12 people) Not important	Small conference room (8-12 people) Don't know
Medium conference room (up to 25 people)	Medium conference room (up to 25 people) Very Important	Medium conference room (up to 25 people) Important	Medium conference room (up to 25 people) Somewhat important	Medium conference room (up to 25 people) Not important	Medium conference room (up to 25 people) Don't know
Small meeting room (up to 50 people)	Small meeting room (up to 50 people) Very Important	Small meeting room (up to 50 people) Important	Small meeting room (up to 50 people) Somewhat important	Small meeting room (up to 50 people) Not important	Small meeting room (up to 50 people) Don't know
Medium meeting room (50-100 people)	Medium meeting room (50-100 people) Very Important	Medium meeting room (50-100 people) Important	Medium meeting room (50-100 people) Somewhat important	Medium meeting room (50-100 people) Not important	Medium meeting room (50-100 people) Don't know
Large meeting room (100-200 people)	Large meeting room (100-200 people) Very Important	Large meeting room (100-200 people) Important	Large meeting room (100-200 people) Somewhat important	Large meeting room (100-200 people) Not important	Large meeting room (100-200 people) Don't know

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* 7. What sort of technolgy help would you like the library to provide? (check all that apply)

Help with basic computer skills

Learn how to use computer application (such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email)

Learn how to navigate social media (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc)

Learn how to use the library's free online resources

Learn more about computer security and privacy and how to stay safe online.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What, if anything, limits your use of the library?

I don't have time to visit the library.

Library hours are inconvenient.

The library doesn't offer anything I want or need.

Parking or transportation is a challenge.

The library's location is not convenient.

I don't feel welcome at the library.

I'm concerned about my privacy.

I don't want to incur fines or fees.

I can find what I need on the internet.

I buy the books and other materials I need.

I have a disability that makes using the library challenging.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How do you prefer to hear about upcoming events or other news about the library?

Website

E-mail newsletter

Facebook

Instagram

Printed materials in the library (flyers, bookmarks, posters)

Displays within the library

Local news media (newspaper/radio/etc.)

Online news/community calendars

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No opinion/Don't know	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I am satisfied with the services provided by the library.	I am satisfied with the services provided by the library. Strongly Agree	I am satisfied with the services provided by the library. Agree	I am satisfied with the services provided by the library. No opinion/Don't know	I am satisfied with the services provided by the library. Disagree	I am satisfied with the services provided by the library. Strongly Disagree
I feel welcome at the library.	I feel welcome at the library. Strongly Agree	I feel welcome at the library. Agree	I feel welcome at the library. No opinion/Don't know	I feel welcome at the library. Disagree	I feel welcome at the library. Strongly Disagree
Library staff enhance and improve my experience of the library.	Library staff enhance and improve my experience of the library. Strongly Agree	Library staff enhance and improve my experience of the library. Agree	Library staff enhance and improve my experience of the library. No opinion/Don't know	Library staff enhance and improve my experience of the library. Disagree	Library staff enhance and improve my experience of the library. Strongly Disagree
The library is easy for me to use.	The library is easy for me to use. Strongly Agree	The library is easy for me to use. Agree	The library is easy for me to use. No opinion/Don't know	The library is easy for me to use. Disagree	The library is easy for me to use. Strongly Disagree
The library helps me and my family succeed.	The library helps me and my family succeed. Strongly Agree	The library helps me and my family succeed. Agree	The library helps me and my family succeed. No opinion/Don't know	The library helps me and my family succeed. Disagree	The library helps me and my family succeed. Strongly Disagree
The library provides good value for taxpayer dollars.	The library provides good value for taxpayer dollars. Strongly Agree	The library provides good value for taxpayer dollars. Agree	The library provides good value for taxpayer dollars. No opinion/Don't know	The library provides good value for taxpayer dollars. Disagree	The library provides good value for taxpayer dollars. Strongly Disagree
The library helps build a strong community.	The library helps build a strong community. Strongly Agree	The library helps build a strong community. Agree	The library helps build a strong community. No opinion/Don't know	The library helps build a strong community. Disagree	The library helps build a strong community. Strongly Disagree
The library supports education and learning for residents of all ages.	The library supports education and learning for residents of all ages. Strongly Agree	The library supports education and learning for residents of all ages. Agree	The library supports education and learning for residents of all ages. No opinion/Don't know	The library supports education and learning for residents of all ages. Disagree	The library supports education and learning for residents of all ages. Strongly Disagree

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* 11. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. Do you have children under 18 years living in you household?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. What is your zip code?

97420

97407

97459

Other (please specify)

2024 Community Survey

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* 1. How often do you visit the library?

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* 2. How important are the following library services to you?

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* 3. Please rank the following service options based on what is most important to you and your family

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* 4. How important are the following virtual or socially distanced library services to you?

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* 5. How important are each of the following options to you?

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* 6. How important is each of the following meeting room options?

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* 7. What sort of technolgy help would you like the library to provide? (check all that apply)

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* 8. What, if anything, limits your use of the library?

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* 9. How do you prefer to hear about upcoming events or other news about the library?

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* 10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. Do you have children under 18 years living in you household?

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* 13. What is your zip code?

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* 14. What didn't we ask about the library that you would like to tell us?