Tehama County Library - Every Story Counts Survey

1.Tell us about your experience at the library! (Please select all that apply)

I feel welcome.

I connect with other people.

I trust the information from the library.

I plan to come back.

Other

2.Please tell us how you use the library (including in the building, in the community, or online etc).

I use the library to... (Please select all that apply):

Borrow items
(For example, books, magazines, movies, parks pass, eBooks, or other items)

Get information
(For example, from a person, from books, or from online resources)

Attend programs and events
(For example, story times, youth/teen programs, author talks, book clubs, community and library events)

Learn something or try something new
(For example, for school, work, fun, new hobbies, new experiences, new skills)

Be creative
(For example, writing, arts and crafts, STEAM/makerspace)

Support my health and well-being
(For example, movement and exercise, mindfulness, cooking, telehealth, physical and mental health resources)

Prepare for a job or career
(For example, search and apply for a job, create a résumé, build job skills, explore career, prepare for a test or certification, earn a diploma)

Use the library space
(For example, to read, to study or work, for quiet)

Spend time with people
(For example, study groups, programs, use meeting room, hang out, play games)

Access services
(For example, computers, literacy and ESL services, homework help, seek legal help, connect with community organizations, citizenship support)

Do personal paperwork and routine tasks
(For example, printing, copying/scanning, filling out forms, checking email)

Daily and essential needs
(For example, shelter, Wi-Fi, air conditioning/ heat, charging, restrooms, community support during emergencies)

Other (Please tell us!)

3.Please tell us, are you:

Older Adult (65+)

Adult (18+)

Teen (12-17)

Child (0-11)

4.Every story counts! Please share anything else you'd like to tell us about how you use the library.

5.Where do you most often hear about library events? (Facebook, Instagram, library website, while visiting the library, word of mouth, etc.)

6.If you don't visit the library regularly, what are the main reasons? (Library is not open days/times that work for you, lack of transportation, services or activities offered do not interest me, etc.)

7.What would you like to see offered at your local library?

Tehama County Library - Every Story Counts Survey

Every library visit has a story. Take our survey and tell us yours!