Library Services in Providence City

Providence City is seeking resident feedback regarding the future of the County Library located in Providence.

Cache County has indicated it may discontinue funding for the library after June 2026. If that occurs, the library could close unless another solution is identified. Providence City is evaluating whether it should become involved in preserving library services for the community, including the possibility of taking over library operations.

No decision has been made.

Before the City Council considers any next steps, we want to hear directly from residents. This survey is intended to gather information about library use, community priorities, and whether residents would support potential funding options to keep library services available in Providence.

Please note: Providence City currently provides the library building, utilities, and maintenance at no cost to the county, approximately a $100,000 annual value. Any greater city involvement would require future City Council action and public budget discussion.

Your responses will help guide the City Council’s decision-making process. The survey should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Individual responses are confidential, and results will be shared in summary form.

Thank you for taking the time to participate and for helping shape the future of library services in Providence.

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* 1. Do you live in Providence City

Yes

No (If no, skip to final comments section)

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* 2. Are you a homeowner or renter in Providence City?

Homeowner

Renter

Prefer not to say

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* 3. How long have you lived in Providence City?

Less than 1 year

1–5 years

6–10 years

More than 10 years

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* 4. Does anyone in your household currently use the Cache County Library located in Providence?

Yes

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* 5. How often do you or members of your household use the library?

Weekly

Monthly

A few times per year

Rarely

Never

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* 6. Which library services do you or your household use?

Physical books

Digital books or audiobooks

Library programs or events

Children’s Story Time

Summer Reading Program

Library computers or internet

Study or meeting space

Book requests or holds

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 7. Do you primarily use physical materials, digital materials, or both?

Physical materials

Digital materials

Both

Neither

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* 8. How important is having a library located in Providence City?

Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Slightly important

Not important

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* 9. If the library were to close, how would that affect you or your household?

Significant impact

Moderate impact

Minimal impact

No impact

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* 10. Please rank the following outcomes with 1 being most desirable and 4 being least desirable?

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* 11. If Providence City were to operate the library with a reduced budget (limited hours, fewer services, fewer staff), would you support that approach?

Yes

Maybe / depends on cost

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* 12. If Providence City were to fund the library through a property tax increase, what annual increase would you personally be willing to support? (Estimates shown are approximate and for comparison purposes only.)

More than $100 per year

$76–$100 per year

$51–$75 per year

$26–$50 per year

Up to $25 per year

$0 – I would not support a tax increase

Unsure / need more information

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* 13. Would you be willing to volunteer your time and/or resources in support of the library? (Check all that apply)

Help with library operations

Assist with programs or events

Fundraising support

Grant or donation efforts

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 14. If you would like to volunteer please provide your name and contact information.

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* 15. What do you value most about the Providence Library?

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* 16. What concerns do you have about Providence City becoming involved in operating the library?

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* 17. Do you have suggestions for reducing costs or improving library services?

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* 18. Any additional comments you would like the City Council to consider?

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* 19. Please share any thoughts on what you believe is a reasonable balance between library services and property taxes.

Thank you for sharing your feedback. The Providence City Council will review the survey results as part of its public decision-making process regarding the future of library services in our community.