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HCLS Community Survey
Howard County Library System (HCLS) invites the community to provide input into our planning for services and facilities. We estimate that this survey will take less than five minutes for you to complete.
1. Which aspects of the library services are important to you? Please check all that apply
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Books and materials
Digital and downloadable materials
Access to computers and technology
Places to work and study
Online education classes and resources
Library staff assistance or research assistance
Classes and events for children
Homework, tutoring, and testing assistance
STE(A)M classes and events
Classes and events for teens
Classes and events for adults
Classes and events for seniors
GED classes and support
Citizenship classes and support
Workforce development
Cultural events
Signature events (author talks, Longest Table, etc.)
Places for the community to gather and connect
Center for creativity and/or makerspaces
Community performances
Community partnerships (A+ Partners in Education, Choose Civility, etc.)
Resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Other roles for the library in your community:
2. Which HCLS branches have you visited within the past six months? Please check all that apply.
HCLS website
Central Branch
East Columbia Branch
Elkridge Branch
Glenwood Branch
Miller Branch
Savage Branch
I have not visited an HCLS branch in the past six months
3. How do you choose which library to visit? Please check all that apply.
It is close to my home
It is close to my work/school
It is accessible by transit
It has lots of parking
It has a larger selection of books and materials
It has more computers
Familiarity and friendliness of staff
It offers classes or events not offered at other branches
Other, please specify
4. What would make the library more useful for you? Please check all that apply.
More comfortable and welcoming spaces
More spaces for classes and workshops
More space for creative activities
More space for early learning and play
More space for working and studying alone
More space for working and studying in groups
More space for special exhibits and performances
More space for meetings
Easier to navigate and find what I need
More space to hang out with friends
Informal place for my personal book club or group to meet
Other, please specify
5. How often do you visit the library? Please select one.
I am a frequent library user – I’m there at least 2-3 times a month
I am a regular library user – I’m usually there at least once a month
I am an occasional library user – I’ve visited maybe a few times in the last six months
I rarely or never visited the library in the last six months
I am not sure if I’ve visited the library
6. Have you visited a branch in a neighboring city/county within the past six months? Please check all that apply.
Anne Arundel County Library
Baltimore County Public Library
Carroll County Public Library
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Montgomery County Public Libraries
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
Other, please specify
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