*1.How often do you utilize a Massachusetts library (either virtually or in person)?(Required.)

More than once a week

Once a week

Several times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

I never use the library or its resources

2.Which of the following have you done within the last year?

Checked out tangible books or other media from a local library

Used online books or media through a MA library

Checked out materials from a “library of things”

Requested or placed a hold on books

Consulted a librarian for information or help finding resources

Used websites or online services accessed through a MA library

Attended a library program specifically geared to homeschoolers

Attended a library program not specifically for homeschoolers

Spent time browsing, playing, or just hanging out at the local library

Used computers or electronic resources in person at a local library

Used a local library as a place to do school work

Other (please specify)

None of the above

3.Which of the following would you be interested in seeing from your local library?

Programs specifically designed for homeschoolers

A “library of things” where one can check out non-media items such as cooking equipment, science equipment, games, etc.

Access to online websites and services that might be of use for homeschooling

A dedicated homeschooling section within the library with books and media specifically of interest to homeschoolers

Set of books/materials on a unit or topic that can be checked out as one item

Extended borrowing times or additional renewals for homeschooling families

Other (please specify)

None of the above

4.What kind of homeschool programming would be of interest to you?

Programming or networking opportunities for homeschooling parents

Programming designed to help you or your children learn to navigate the library and its resources

Informal drop-in times for homeschooling families to connect

Structured academic programming for homeschooled students (eg. book groups, science classes)

Programming for homeschoolers that focuses on extracurricular interests (eg. chess club, art projects, lego club, etc.)

Programming, structured or informal, for homeschooled teens

Programming geared for the whole family/multiple ages

Presentations specifically for homeschoolers (eg magic shows, animal visits, etc.)

Opportunities for homeschoolers to share their work such as science or history fairs

Other (please specify)

None of the above

5.Is there anything else you would like to see from your local library or anything you would want to tell your local librarian?

6.Which library network do you use most often?

CLAMS (Cape and Islands)

Central/Western MA (CW MARS)

Metro Boston Library Network (MBLN)

Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC)

Minuteman

North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE)

Old Colony Library Network (OCLN)

SAILS

Unsure/Don’t use the library