Stonington Free Library Community Survey

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Stonington Free Library Community Survey

Stonington Free Library

Stonington, CT

Community Survey

We want to hear from you--whether you're a regular library user, an occasional visitor, or have never been to the library before!

Your comments will help us create a library that serves the whole community in meaningful and relevant ways, now and in the future.

It should take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey. Your results will remain anonymous.

To thank you for your participation, please submit your email address and you will be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire e-reader.

Where do you live?

Stonington

Pawcatuck

Mystic

I prefer not to answer

Other:

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How often do you visit Stonington Free Library in person? (Please choose one.)

More than once a week

About once a week

A few times a month

A few times a year

I only use the library’s digital services

Never

Other:

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If you do not use the library, why not? (This can refer to virtually or in person. Check all that apply.)

It has nothing that I need

I did not know that I could use it

It’s too confusing to use or access

Unfriendly or unhelpful staff

I don’t have time

I’m afraid I will have to pay fines

It’s too far away from my home

Not applicable/I do use the library

Other:

Do you have a Stonington Free Library card? (Please choose one.)

Yes

I don’t know

I use the library without a card

I use SFL with a card from another library

Other:

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If you do not have a library card, what is the main reason? (Please select one.)

I didn’t know that I could get one

I don’t know how to get one

I am concerned about the costs associated with it

I am not sure what the benefits of having a library card are

Not applicable/I do have a library card

Other:

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What is your age? (Please select one.)

Under 11 (A parent or guardian can help complete the survey.)

12-18

19-25

26-40

41-55

56-70

71 and older

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How do you and your household use Stonington Free Library and its services? (Check all that apply.)

Attend youth programs

Borrow digital material (ebooks, audiobooks, movies downloaded to a device)

Borrow DVDs or books on CD

Borrow print materials (books, magazines)

Attend adult programs

For book club(s)

Spend time in the youth area

Copy, print, fax, scan

Interlibrary loan

To be around other people

Borrow non-book items (For example: video game, museum pass, lawn game)

Get help with technology or information

Spend time on the main level of the library reading, working, studying

Use the library's computers or wifi

Use the outdoor seating area

Watch recorded programs on SFL’s Youtube channel

Other:

What is one of your favorite SFL programs or services, and why?

What would inspire you to use the library more frequently? (Choose those that are most important to you.)

Being located closer to where I live

Having the kinds of books that I like to read

Getting help finding things

Different kinds of events and programs from what is currently offered

Having items besides books--such as tools, games, devices

Having materials in my primary language

Feeling confident about how to use the library

Friendlier/more attentive staff

Having items delivered to my home

Other:

Did you know that you can access free digital books and newspapers with a library card?

Yes

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What other area libraries have you used in the past 6 months? (Check all that apply.)

Groton Public Library

Mystic & Noank Library

Westerly Library

Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton

Wheeler Library in North Stonington

Ledyard Libraries (Bill Library, Gales Ferry Library)

None

Other:

If you used other area libraries, what is the main reason?

What is one thing that would improve Stonington Free Library?

In your opinion, how important is Stonington Free Library to you and your family?

Not important

Extremely important

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In your opinion, how important is Stonington Free Library to the local community including Pawcatuck, Old Mystic, and the Town and Borough of Stonington?

Not important

Extremely important

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Which of the following best describes you and the members of your household? Please choose all that apply.

African American or Black

Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latine

White

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native America/American Indian or Alaska Native

Middle Eastern or North African

Asian or Asian American

Two or more races or ethnicites

I prefer not to answer.

Other:

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Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

Yes

No, and I identify as an Ally

I prefer not to answer

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What is your favorite way to get information about Stonington Free Library? (Please choose one.)

Email newsletter from the library

At the library

Social media

Library website

Word of mouth

Other:

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What else do you want us to know?

What words best describe the Stonington Free Library?

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