Abington Township Public Library - 2026 Community Survey

The Abington Township Public Library will be undertaking a design and planning project for a new main library building. This project will address the challenges of growing and evolving library usage in a building that is reaching the end of its usable life. The Library conducted a strategic planning process in 2022 and this project is based on the findings regarding meeting space shortages, resource organization, and engagement for children, older adults, adult literacy learners, and our patrons in general. Our library building is no longer meeting the needs of our community and we look forward to designing a main library building that will—with your help!

The Library is working with MPdL Studio on the project, with Fast Forward Libraries helping to gather input from the community, Library Board, and staff members.

We need your help! This is your library. We are asking for community input as we begin this process. Whether you use the library daily or you haven’t stopped in this year, we ask that you would take this quick survey to share your thoughts. All responses will be collected anonymously and summarized in an upcoming report.

Please contact abingtonlibrary@mclinc.org with any questions or for help in completing this survey.

Thank you for your feedback!
1.About how often do you visit the Abington Township Public Library in person?
2.What are some ways you and your family have used the library in the past year? (Select all that apply.)
3.Please indicate your level of satisfaction with current library spaces.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
N/A - I have not used this area.
Entrance
Main floor browsing stacks
Main floor seating and tables
Shorday Quiet Study Room
Restrooms
Children's area seating and tables
Children's area browsing shelves
Teen area seating and tables
Teen area browsing shelves
Community Room (Lower level)
Study rooms
The BookCellar
Lighting and views
Vending machines and coffee station
Outdoor spaces
4.If you selected dissatisfied or very dissatisfied for any items in question 3, please share how the library could better serve you in these spaces.
5.Please indicate your level of interest in the following potential future library spaces for you or your family.
Very interested
Interested
Slightly interested
Not at all interested
Makerspace with crafting and making tools (such as a 3D printer)
Additional small group study spaces
Audio/video recording studio spaces
Telehealth booth
Garden or patio spaces
Computer lab/classroom
Kitchen classroom
Auditorium
6.Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the library.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
N/A - I don't use this.
Building cleanliness
Handicap accessibility
Overall atmosphere (such as noise, smell, temperature)
Staff helpfulness
Ease in finding what you are looking for
Availability of materials (books, movies, etc.)
Availability of computers
Library hours (M-Th 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Fri-Sat 9:30 AM to 5PM, Sun 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
Noise levels
Comfortable seating
Parking
7.If you selected dissatisfied or very dissatisfied for any items in question 6, please share how the library could better serve you.
8.Please share anything else you'd like us to know about how you use the library or how you would like to use the library in the future.
Thank you for your input! Be sure to click DONE when you are finished to submit your survey.