Strategic Plan Community Survey 2023 Question Title * 1. What is your age range? 18 or under 19-30 31-40 41-50 51-70 71 or above Question Title * 2. Are the library's hours compatible with your schedule? Yes No If no, what times work for you? Question Title * 3. Why do you use the library? (select top 3) Meeting Space Computers/Wi-FI Socialize Education Programs Research/genealogy Borrow material I do not use the library Question Title * 4. If you do not regularly visit the library, why not? Not enough time Too far away Do not have transportation I buy my books/magazines/DVDs Loan periods are not long enough Wait times for materials are too long It is too hard to find materials Programs are not of interest The fee is too expensive for residents from non-supporting towns Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. How do you hear about library happenings? (select top 3) Facebook Library website In-library flyers/calendar Library newsletter The Ellsworth American Radio/tv Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. In the next 3 years what improvements are the most important to you? (select top 3) Programs for youth Programs for adults More physical materials More downloadable materials Increased gathering spaces Increased study spaces Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What type of adult programs would you like the library to offer? (select top 5) Arts/crafts Author visits Book groups Concerts/music Finance Games Gardening Genealogy Health education History Local speakers on current topics of interest Movement (tai chi/yoga) Support groups Technology classes Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What type of youth programs would you like the library to offer? (select top 5) Arts/crafts Author visits Book groups Children's concerts/music Games (D&D, chess, etc.) Homeschool Preschool activities STEM Storytime Teen activities Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. If the library were able to add services or materials within the next 3 years, which would add value to you or your family? Career assistance Curriculum related resources for homeschooling Creative space and/or materials in the library to create Increased home bound book delivery Library of things (learning activities, small appliances, tools, craft supplies) Library store to purchase local products, books, library merchandise Small business support services Software to use at the library (music, video, graphic design) Technology tools for loan (tablets, hotspots) Other (please specify) Done