Pawling Community Survey 2025

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The Pawling Library is currently working on its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Please help us understand what our community needs by filling out the survey below.

What do you value MOST about The Pawling Library?

How could the library facilities be improved, if at all?

How could the library services be improved, if at all?

How does the library benefit you or the community?

Are there any types of materials which you would use regularly but the library does not carry?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about The Pawling Library and its services?

In your household, how many people of the following age rangers have cards?

0-17

18-35

36-55

55+

On average, how often do you visit the library?

At least once a day.

At least once a week but less than daily.

At least once a month, but less than every week.

At least a few times a year, but less than monthly.

Annually.

Less than once a year.

Other:

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Which of the following did you do during your most recent visit to the library? Check all that apply.

Check out materials from the library collection.

Return materials from the library collection.

Spend family time at the library or meet friends.

Attend a library-sponsored event.

Use public internet computers.

Use wireless internet (wifi).

Make photocopies.

Scan or fax documents.

Print our documents.

Read newspaper.

Consult with library staff.

Look up items in the online catalog.

Pick up handouts.

Other:

If you were looking for materials from the library collection (books, DVD's, etc.), were you able to find something of interest for you?

Yes, I walked out with an item in my hand.

Yes, I was able to place a reserve on the item I wanted.

No, I was not able to determine whether the library has what I wanted.

No, the library does not own a copy of the item I wanted.

I was not looking for library materials.

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How do you typically find out about library programs? Check all that apply.

Library website.

Word of mouth.

Social media.

Signs or flyers in the library.

Community bulletin boards.

Library newsletter.

School announcements.

Online Calendars.

Library Staff.

Other:

How would you rate the following library services.

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Don't know or N/A

Collections (books, DVD's, magazines, games)

Children's programs.

Young adult programs

Adult programs

Website (including catalog and research database)

eBooks and downloadable audiobooks

Streaming video

Inter-library Loan

Library policies

Computers and printers.

Internet Access

Facilities.

Hours of operation.

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How important is each of the following library services to you?

Very important

Important

Somewhat important

Not important

Don't know or N/A

Borrowing materials (books, DVD's, video games, board games, technology

Reference (research assistance from the library staff)

Programs (classes, story-times, etc)

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

Computers and printers, etc

Help using computers, printers, etc

Dedicated spaces

Internet access

Inter-Library Loan

Website (including the catalog and research databases)

Digital content (eBooks, downloadable audobooks, streaming video)

Newspaper and magazines

Volunteer opportunities

Very important

Important

Somewhat important

Not important

Don't know or N/A

Borrowing materials (books, DVD's, video games, board games, technology

Reference (research assistance from the library staff)

Programs (classes, story-times, etc)

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

Computers and printers, etc

Help using computers, printers, etc

Dedicated spaces

Internet access

Inter-Library Loan

Website (including the catalog and research databases)

Digital content (eBooks, downloadable audobooks, streaming video)

Newspaper and magazines

Volunteer opportunities

Clear selection

Please rate the following

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Don't know, or N/A

Overall, how would you rate the customer service experience when you utilize Pawling Library?

Overall, how would rate Pawling Library?

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How important is the library to you and your family?

Very important

Important

Somewhat important

Not important

Don't know or N/A

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Have you used the library during/after an emergency situation

Yes

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Do you think that a good local library adds value to your home?

Yes

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Age

12 and under

13-18

19-35

36-55

56 or older

Prefer not to answer

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Gender identity

Woman

Man

Non-binary

I prefer not to answer

Other:

Highest level of education completed (circle one)

Some school

High school graduate or GED

Some college

College degree

Advanced degree

Prefer not to answer

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Employment

Employed or self-employed

Homemaker

Retired

Unemployed

Student

Prefer not to answer

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How long have you lived, worked, or attended school locally?

Less than 2 years

2-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

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