Whitefish Community Library - Survey Our Community 2025
1.
On average, how often do you visit Whitefish Community Library? Choose one.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
2.
Do you have a library card?
Yes
No
3.
How important is each of the following library services to you?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Borrowing materials (books, DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Programs (classes, story times, group classes, etc)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Computers / Printers Photocopier / Scanner / Fax
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Study Areas
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Community Meeting Room
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Internet Access
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Borrowing Materials from other libraries (our partners or outside of the state)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Online services (website, catalog, databases, Libby)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
Newspapers and Magazines
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Very Unimportant
4.
On average, how often do you use the following services?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Checking out books and other materials.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Reserving items (items on hold from other libraries within Whitefish Community Library's Partners group).
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) items requested outside of the Partners group.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Programs (classes, group events, storytimes, etc.)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Computers, Printers, scanner and / or fax service
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Internet access / WiFi
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Facilities (restrooms, reading rooms, study areas, Community Room, etc)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
Online Services (website, catalog, research databases, downloadable books and audiobooks)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
More than once a month
Yearly
Never
5.
What programs, activities, or library services do you think should be provided?
6.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the Whitefish Community Library's space?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
I / my family feel(s) comfortable at the Library (in terms of safety, furniture, lighting, etc)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
Library spaces are adequate for their purpose, i.e. Children's, Study areas, reading areas, etc.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
The Library space as a whole could use a refresh
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
The furniture at the Library could use a refresh
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
The hours of operation are convenient.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
The technology at the library is satisfactory.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't know/ Not Applicable
7.
How do you typically find out what's happening at Whitefish Community Library? Check all that apply.
Library website
Facebook
Newspaper
Internet search
Signs or flyers at the Library
Word of mouth
I don't know / Not applicable
8.
If you don't visit the Library, why not? Check all that apply.
I am not interested in anything the Library has to offer.
I have satisfactory alternatives to library services.
I don't know what the library has to offer or how to use it.
I can't get to the Library (transportation) or the hours don't work for me.
I've had a previous negative experience at the Library.
None of the above