Community Survey

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* 1. Do you have a membership (library card) at the Lanark Highlands Public Library

Yes

Not sure - maybe a long time ago

Use without a membership

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* 2. On average, how often do you use the library?

At least once a week

More than once a month

Every 2-3 months

Rarely

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* 3. Which of the following best describes the most common reasons you or your household members use the public library?

to borrow books or magazines for pleasure and entertainment

To borrow DVDs or audio-books for pleasure and entertainment

To use the internet

To use the library computers (other than internet)

To use the free Wi-Fi

For work or business purposes

For school or educational purposes

To improve personal skills

Find information on local history

To participate in a program

To access government information and services like Service Ontario

As part of a job search

To socialize with friends and neighbours

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you or any member of your household are not library users or have not visited your library in over a year, which reason best describes why?

Not very interested in library services

Information is outdated

Library hours not convenient

use library at school or work

Buy books and read them at home

Library not conveniently located

Use libraries in other communities

Library frequently too noisy

Computers and internet access inadequate

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Your opinion: What roles do you think the library should try to fulfill?

Community living room (meeting / gathering place with comfortable seating, books, crafts..)

Technology hub (new computer equipment, scanners, 3D printers, gaming centre)

Support for lifelong learning, self-education

Recreational reading and viewing

STEAM (Science, technology, arts, math) learning support

Maker space (a space to do crafts, science, art)

Expand library services in outlying parts of the township

Partnerships with other community organizations

Helping preserve and promote local culture and history

Information and access to government documents and programs

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* 6. How long have you lived in Lanark Highlands?

Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 7. Do you have any children at home?

Yes, (If yes, how many?)

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* 8. Do you operate a business from your home?

Yes

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* 9. Do you have internet access at home?

Yes

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* 10. Do you currently home school?

Yes