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2026 Annual Community Survey
1.
Please select which of the following
Vinton Public Library Adult Programs
are relevant and valuable in our community:
Vinton's Big Read
Informational speakers
Author visits
Memory Cafe
Journaling
Writing workshops
Reading challenges
Adult Summer Reading Program
Live music performances
Arts and Crafts events
Film Screenings
Other (please specify)
2.
Please rate your
awareness of
the
programs for adults
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unaware
1 star
Somewhat aware
2 stars
Fully aware
3 stars
N/A
3.
Please rate your
satisfaction
with the
programs for adults
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unsatisfied
1 star
Somewhat Satisfied
2 stars
Fully Satisfied
3 stars
N/A
4.
Please select which of the following
Vinton Public Library Children's Programs
are relevant and valuable in our community:
Children's Summer Reading Program
Preschool Storytime
Tummy Time
STEAM events
Writing workshops
Kid Author Night
Reading challenges
Children's yoga
Early-out activities
Movies
Book clubs
Other (please specify)
None of the above
5.
Please rate your
awareness of
the
programs for children
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unaware
1 star
Somewhat aware
2 stars
Fully aware
3 stars
N/A
6.
Please rate your
satisfaction
with the
programs for children
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unsatisfied
1 star
Somewhat Satisfied
2 stars
Fully Satisfied
3 stars
N/A
7.
Please select which
library services
you have used in the past year (you can select more than one):
Checked out a physical book, audiobook, magazine or movie
Read the newspaper
Used the Vinton Public Library website
Checked out digital materials using Libby or Hoopla
Accessed digital newspaper archives
Public library computers
Free WiFi
Printing
Faxing
Notary services
Public meeting space
None of the above
Other (please specify)
8.
Please rate your
awareness of
the
services offered
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unaware
1 star
Somewhat aware
2 stars
Fully aware
3 stars
9.
Please rate your
satisfaction with
the
services offered
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unsatisfied
1 star
Somewhat Satisfied
2 stars
Fully Satisfied
3 stars
10.
Please select which
community outreach events
you feel are beneficial for staff from our library to attend:
VGH Health and Wellness Fair
VPRD Farmer's Markets
ISU Extension Resource Fair
Benton County Fair
Lutheran Home Read-aloud Book Club
Bicycle-powered bookmobile
Tot Lot Storytime
High School outreach events
Middle School outreach events
Storytime at local daycare centers
None of the above
Other (please specify)
11.
Please rate your
awareness of
the
community outreach
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unaware
1 star
Somewhat aware
2 stars
Fully aware
3 stars
12.
Please rate your
satisfaction with
the
community outreach
at the Vinton Public Library.
Unsatisfied
1 star
Somewhat Satisfied
2 stars
Fully Satisfied
3 stars
13.
Do the current library hours fit your schedule?
Mondays: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-8pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 7am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-Noon
Yes
No
14.
Where do you look for information about the Vinton Public Library? Check all that apply.
VPL Newsletter
VPL Website
Facebook
Instagram
Vinton Today
The Vinton Eagle and/or Cedar Valley Times
Bulletin boards in the library
Bulletin boards around town
Children's Friday Folders from school
Vinton Shellsburg Digital Backpack
None of the above
Other (please specify)
15.
Please share any additional comments, feedback, or suggestions regarding your experience at the Vinton Public Library.
16.
Please share any additional comments, feedback, or suggestions specifically regarding the 2025-26 Vinton's Big Read.
17.
Enter your email address to subscribe to our weekly newsletter (optional).
18.
Enter your name and phone number to be entered into a drawing for a VPL Sweatshirt! Your responses will remain anonymous.