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DPPL Community Survey / 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
1.
How often do you use the library?
At least once a month
Less than once a month
Only when I have a specific need the library can meet
Never
2.
Do you have a library card?
Yes
No
3.
How many people currently live in your household?
4.
Which age groups are present in your household?
Under 5
5 - 11
12 - 18
19 - 39
40 - 64
65+
5.
What library products and services do you use? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Physical Books, DVDs and Music
Digital or Streaming Books, Movies and Music
Programs, Classes and Events
Study Rooms and Spaces
Databases
The Canvas Makerspace
Other (please specify)
6.
What types of information and assistance do you turn to the library to provide? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Employment and Job Assistance
Immigration and Citizenship
Social Services and Housing
Medical and Health Information
Government Services
Parenting and Child Development
Senior Services
Other (please specify)
7.
Which services provided do you feel are essential? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Access to free WiFi
Access to computers and technology assistance
Free training in computer and technology skills
Early literacy support and programming
Information about and connection to local social services and support
Vetted and non-biased resource for information
Abundant free access to books, movies, music and other materials
Clean, safe spaces to meet and socialize
Abundant free access to online resources to pursue hobbies, consumer research, and more
Quiet spaces to study and work
Other (please specify)
8.
DPPL is currently working on a new multi-year Strategic Plan. Which of the following would you like to see considered in the planning? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Additional quiet study rooms and collaborative spaces
Additional services delivered outside of the library
Additional public meeting rooms
A designated Middle School space
A designated family work/play space
Additional Early Literacy spaces
Other (please specify)
9.
Have you used The Canvas, DPPL's new makerspace?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
10.
If you have yet used The Canvas, what would make it easier for you to do so?
11.
Do you find the library and library resources accessible?
Yes
No
12.
If you answered NO to Question 11, what areas of access do you find difficult? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Accessing digital resources
Accessing the physical space
Language
Location
Other (please specify)
13.
Anything else you'd like to share with Des Plaines Public Library?
14.
May we contact you? If YES, please provide your NAME and EMAIL OR PHONE.
