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Granby Free Public Library Community Feedback Survey
1.
Are you a Granby resident? If not, which town do you reside in?
2.
How old are you?
0-12
13-18
19-24
25-40
41-64
65+
3.
How often do you visit the Granby Free Public Library?
Once per week or more, on average
Once a month to three times per month, on average
Once or twice this past year
I did not visit this past year
Other (please specify)
4.
If you visit the library, when do you usually come? (Choose all that apply)
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings
Saturdays
Other (please specify)
5.
When you use the library, what do you do? Please select all that apply.
Borrow physical materials (book, audio, video, etc.)
Attend programs
Use public computers or wifi
Borrow Museum Passes
Relax, read, research, or study
Use printer services
Meet with others, formally or informally
Read newspapers or magazines
Use online databases and resources, such as MangoLanguages, Ancestry, BookFlix, Scholastic Teachables, etc.
Other (please specify)
6.
Do you have any comments about how current library programs and services could be improved?
7.
How do you prefer to learn about library services and programs? (check all that apply)
Email Newsletter
Facebook
Flyers
Newspaper
GCAM
Word of Mouth
At School
Instagram
Library Website
Other (please specify)
8.
If you do not use the Granby Free Public Library, why not? (If you use the Library, please skip this question.)
I don’t read much
I buy my own reading materials rather than borrow them
The library’s hours aren’t convenient for me
I use a neighboring library
I don’t use libraries in general
I don’t have enough time
Other (please specify)
9.
If the Library were to extend open hours, which hours would you use regularly?
9:30am weekday opening
10:00am weekday opening
8:00pm weekday closing
Additional 7:00pm closing day
Other (please specify)
10.
Considering the long-term care of the building and grounds, please check below any and all aspects of the library building that you feel are most important to sustain library services:
Maintaining a beautiful building
Heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
Parking Lot
Clean, modern bathrooms
Accessibility
Computer stations
Wifi
Quiet space for study
Flexible space for children
Formal and informal meeting spaces
Additional technology
Other (please specify)
11.
What do you use the library website for?
Search library catalog
Learn about programs & events
Hours/Directions/General info
eBooks, eMagazines, audiobooks, movies, music
Research databases & Genealogy reasearch
Wowbrary (Listing of new items)
Follow the Library on Facebook
Access online resources such as Hoopla or Mango Language
Museum passes
Other (please specify)
12.
The library has a variety of items including: WiFi hotspots, telescope, board games, puzzles, kits, and outdoor games to check out with your library card.
Are there any items you would like to see added to our Library of Things?
13.
The Library purchases a number of museum passes, offering either free or reduced admission. Out of the list below, which ones might you consider using in the coming year? Please select all that apply.
Children’s Museum at Holyoke
The Clark Art Institute
The Emily Dickinson Museum
The Eric Carle Museum
Historic Deerfield
MassMoca
Massachusetts State Parks
New Salem Museum & Academy of Fine Art
Norman Rockwell Museum
Springfield Museums
The Zoo in Forest Park
Other (please specify)
14.
This past year, the Library offered a number of adult programs to the public. Which types of programs might tempt you to participate in the future?
Art exhibits
SciFi/Fantasy Book Club
Book Group
Local author talks
Craft/Art Creation
Spiritual/Paranormal Programs
Nature programs; Gardening, Foraging
Summer reading program activities for adults
Knitting Group
Food Related Programs; Sourdough making, Coffee tasting
History Talks; Local Cemeteries, American history
Tabletop Games Club
Other (please specify)
15.
This past year, the Library offered a number of youth programs to the public. Which types of programs might tempt you to participate in the future?
CFCE Playgroup
Read to a Dog
Themed Storytime
Nature Time
Lego Building
Drop-in craft making
Ballon Art
Other (please specify)
16.
What do you like to do with your free time? Hobbies, activities, etc.?
17.
What does our community need and what can the Library do to make the community better?
18.
What would you like to tell us about the library that we have not already asked?