KFL: The Next Chapter Building Survey

The Kennebunk Free Library (KFL) has begun an exploratory planning process to evaluate a potential expansion or renovation of its facility, marking an early step toward addressing evolving space and service needs. As a part of this process we are looking for feedback from our community. Whether you visit the Library, use online resources, or have never used the Library, please complete the short survey below to help us gather information.

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* 1. Please note the age range that best describes you.

Under 18

18 to 29 years old

30 to 39 years old

40 to 49 years old

50 to 59 years old

60+

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* 2. Do you have family members (0-18) that currently use the Library?

Yes

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* 3. In which Town do you live?

Kennebunk

Arundel

Kennebunkport

Wells

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How often do you visit the Library? Choose what best describes you.

Several times a week

Several times a month

1-3 times a year

Never

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* 5. What are your main reasons for using the Library? Check all that apply.

To read/borrow books/audiobooks

To read/borrow newspapers/magazines

To get information/research

To use the internet

To borrow videos/DVDs

To use the teen space/attend teen programs

To use the children's space/attend children's programs

To meet friends/business associates

To use the adult space/attend adult programs

To find a quiet place to work

To use outdoor spaces

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you don't visit the Library regularly, why not? Check all the apply.

The library is too far from my home

Don't have any transportation

I use the library at my school/college

I use a neighboring public library

I buy my own books/magazines

I don't know what the library has to
offer me

Don't need to use it or its not a part of my lifestyle

Don't have a library card

I use online library resources

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How important is it that your Library offer the following:

	Not at all important 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Very Important 5
Access to internet	Access to internet Not at all important 1	Access to internet 2	Access to internet Neutral 3	Access to internet 4	Access to internet Very Important 5
Access to technology/computers	Access to technology/computers Not at all important 1	Access to technology/computers 2	Access to technology/computers Neutral 3	Access to technology/computers 4	Access to technology/computers Very Important 5
Access to children's space/attend children's programs	Access to children's space/attend children's programs Not at all important 1	Access to children's space/attend children's programs 2	Access to children's space/attend children's programs Neutral 3	Access to children's space/attend children's programs 4	Access to children's space/attend children's programs Very Important 5
Access to printer/copier	Access to printer/copier Not at all important 1	Access to printer/copier 2	Access to printer/copier Neutral 3	Access to printer/copier 4	Access to printer/copier Very Important 5
Access to a technology help program	Access to a technology help program Not at all important 1	Access to a technology help program 2	Access to a technology help program Neutral 3	Access to a technology help program 4	Access to a technology help program Very Important 5
Interlibrary Loan	Interlibrary Loan Not at all important 1	Interlibrary Loan 2	Interlibrary Loan Neutral 3	Interlibrary Loan 4	Interlibrary Loan Very Important 5
Access to adult space/attend adult programs	Access to adult space/attend adult programs Not at all important 1	Access to adult space/attend adult programs 2	Access to adult space/attend adult programs Neutral 3	Access to adult space/attend adult programs 4	Access to adult space/attend adult programs Very Important 5
Meeting space	Meeting space Not at all important 1	Meeting space 2	Meeting space Neutral 3	Meeting space 4	Meeting space Very Important 5
Access to community information	Access to community information Not at all important 1	Access to community information 2	Access to community information Neutral 3	Access to community information 4	Access to community information Very Important 5
Access to the Library of Things (telescope, sewing machine, etc)	Access to the Library of Things (telescope, sewing machine, etc) Not at all important 1	Access to the Library of Things (telescope, sewing machine, etc) 2	Access to the Library of Things (telescope, sewing machine, etc) Neutral 3	Access to the Library of Things (telescope, sewing machine, etc) 4	Access to the Library of Things (telescope, sewing machine, etc) Very Important 5
A monthly newsletter	A monthly newsletter Not at all important 1	A monthly newsletter 2	A monthly newsletter Neutral 3	A monthly newsletter 4	A monthly newsletter Very Important 5

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* 8. One item that came up often in the 2024 Survey was the need for meeting or community space. Select which of the following would be most useful for your needs and the needs of the community. (Select the top three)

Larger event space for 100+ people that could be rented out after hours

Large space for programs, lectures, and events for 30-50 people

Outdoor space

Maker's space

Larger kids space

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Another item that came up often was the need for more quiet/study space. Which of the following describe spaces that you would like to see based on that feedback? (Select the top three)

Individual private study cubicles or carrels

Larger quiet reading area/common area

Separate small rooms for small group use

Area with computer/IT needs

Flexible group space for collaboration

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* 10. Please tell us what you think of the Kennebunk Free Library facility.

	Poor	Adequate	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Condition of the outside of the Library	Condition of the outside of the Library Poor	Condition of the outside of the Library Adequate	Condition of the outside of the Library Good	Condition of the outside of the Library Very Good	Condition of the outside of the Library Excellent
Condition of the inside of the Library	Condition of the inside of the Library Poor	Condition of the inside of the Library Adequate	Condition of the inside of the Library Good	Condition of the inside of the Library Very Good	Condition of the inside of the Library Excellent
Ease of access to the building	Ease of access to the building Poor	Ease of access to the building Adequate	Ease of access to the building Good	Ease of access to the building Very Good	Ease of access to the building Excellent
Signs and signage	Signs and signage Poor	Signs and signage Adequate	Signs and signage Good	Signs and signage Very Good	Signs and signage Excellent
Ease of access inside the building	Ease of access inside the building Poor	Ease of access inside the building Adequate	Ease of access inside the building Good	Ease of access inside the building Very Good	Ease of access inside the building Excellent
Provisions of tables and seating	Provisions of tables and seating Poor	Provisions of tables and seating Adequate	Provisions of tables and seating Good	Provisions of tables and seating Very Good	Provisions of tables and seating Excellent
Lighting	Lighting Poor	Lighting Adequate	Lighting Good	Lighting Very Good	Lighting Excellent
Acoustics	Acoustics Poor	Acoustics Adequate	Acoustics Good	Acoustics Very Good	Acoustics Excellent
Comfortable seating	Comfortable seating Poor	Comfortable seating Adequate	Comfortable seating Good	Comfortable seating Very Good	Comfortable seating Excellent
Condition of Library grounds	Condition of Library grounds Poor	Condition of Library grounds Adequate	Condition of Library grounds Good	Condition of Library grounds Very Good	Condition of Library grounds Excellent
Parking	Parking Poor	Parking Adequate	Parking Good	Parking Very Good	Parking Excellent

Other (please specify)

KFL: The Next Chapter Building Survey

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* 1. Please note the age range that best describes you.

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* 2. Do you have family members (0-18) that currently use the Library?

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* 3. In which Town do you live?

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* 4. How often do you visit the Library? Choose what best describes you.

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* 5. What are your main reasons for using the Library? Check all that apply.

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* 6. If you don't visit the Library regularly, why not? Check all the apply.

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* 7. How important is it that your Library offer the following:

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* 8. One item that came up often in the 2024 Survey was the need for meeting or community space. Select which of the following would be most useful for your needs and the needs of the community. (Select the top three)

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* 9. Another item that came up often was the need for more quiet/study space. Which of the following describe spaces that you would like to see based on that feedback? (Select the top three)

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* 10. Please tell us what you think of the Kennebunk Free Library facility.

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* 11. Please offer any other comments or suggestions here.

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* 12. Would you like to be updated on next steps and regular Library updates? If so please provide your email address below.