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Community Survey
1.
In which neighborhood do you live?
Black Rock
Brooklawn/St. Vincent's
Downtown
East End
East Side
The Hollow
Mill HIll
North End
Reservoir
South End
Upper East Side
West Side/West End
I do not live in Bridgeport
2.
What is your age?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+
Prefer not to answer
3.
Do you have a Bridgeport Public Library Card?
Yes
No
If not, why?
4.
Are you the parent or caregiver of a child or teen? Please check all that apply.
Parent or caregiver of a child/children aged 0-6
Parent or caregiver of a teen aged 7-12
Parent or caregiver of a teen aged 13-18
I am not a parent or caregiver to a child or teen
5.
In the past 12 months, which one or two locations have you visited most frequently?
Most visited
Second most visited
Burroughs-Saden
Beardsley
Black Rock
North
Newfield
East Side
A library outside of the BPL system
None
6.
How often do you visit the Library, in person, or online?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Never
In-person
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Never
Online
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Never
7.
What are your main reasons for using the Library? (check all that apply)
Use the Library's WiFi or Computers
Study, research, or do homework
Do remote work, conduct business, or visit the Bridgeport Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Get support from Library Staff
Apply for a US Passport or get free Notary Public services
Use Library equipment for printing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc.
Spend time at the Library without a specific purpose
Browse books or other materials within the Library
Check out materials or holds to bring home
Attend programs such as storytimes, classes, lectures, events or other activities
Use our meeting spaces for personal/group bookings
Visit the Bridgeport History Center
Spend time with children in my care
Use the podcasting studios
Digital Navigator - one on one technical assistance
Do not visit
Other (please specify)
8.
What is the best way to share current information with you? Please select two.
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
Library website
In-library posters, flyers, etc.
Non-library sources (newspaper, radio, etc.)
Library e-newsletter or email
Other (please specify)
9.
Which statement best describes your interest in the following program topics?
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Hobbies, crafts, and DIY
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Civic engagement
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Authors, books, and writing
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Film, music, and TV
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
History and genealogy
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Current events
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Environment
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Technology
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Financial Literacy, business, and entrepreneurship
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Cooking and food
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Children's early literacy
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Parenting and families
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Health and fitness
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
Social services
Not interested
Could be interested
Definitely interested
10.
What keeps you from visiting Bridgeport Public Library more often? Please choose up to three.
I am not aware of what programs, resources, and services are available.
The available programs, resources, and services are not interesting to me.
I attend classes, lectures, events, and activities elsewhere.
Library locations are not convenient.
Parking near the library is difficult.
I am not satisfied with the Library's offerings
Hours are not convenient.
Other (please specify)
11.
How would you rate Bridgeport Public Library in the following areas:
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Physical collections (books, magazines, DVD's etc.)
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Digital library
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Library technology
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Reservable rooms/meeting spaces
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Assistance from staff
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Programs/events
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Accessibility of facilities
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
Cleanliness of facilities
Poor
Fair
Moderate
Good
Excellent
N/A
12.
Which area would you be most interested in seeing improved/added at the Bridgeport Public Libraries? Please choose 3.
Collaborative/Meeting Space
Individual Study Rooms
Programming/event space
Additional Seating
Children's Area
Teen Area
Space for Collections
Quick Access to Best Sellers/New Books
Digital Resources
Website/Library App
Maker (DIY) Space/Equipment
Small Business Area
Other (please specify)
13.
What would encourage you to start using Bridgeport Public Library or its online resources more?
