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Tell us why…

January 6, 2025

BY Kari

Let us know what you love about the Saline County Library. Your answer may be featured on our social media pages leading up to National Library Week in April. Follow us on Facebook to see if your answer is selected! Adults ages 18 years and older will be entered for a chance to win an Amazon Kindle! (Did you know you can access Libby on your Kindle? We can show you how!)

I Love My Library

Name(Required)

First Last

Email

Phone

What do you love about the Saline County Library?(Required)

Is there anything you would change about the Saline County Library?

Do you agree to allow the Saline County Library to use your comments mentioned above on our website, social media pages, and other marketing materials?(Required)

Your email and personal information will never be shared. Only your first initial of your first name will be shared.

Yes

No

The following questions will help build the Saline County Library 2026 – 2029 Strategic Plan. These answers will NOT be shared on social media.

Do you have a Saline County Library Card?(Required)

Yes

No

I am not sure.

Would you like a Saline County Library Card?

Yes

No

How often do you visit the Saline County Library in person?(Required)

Weekly

A few times a month

Monthly

A few times a year

Yearly

I don’t visit the Library in person.

How often do you visit the Saline County Digital Library (Hoopla, Libby, Kanopy, Freegal, Online Resources, etc.)?(Required)

Weekly

A few times a month

Monthly

A few times a year

Yearly

I don’t visit the Library in person.

Which Library location do you visit most often?(Required)

Benton Branch

Bryant Branch

East End Branch

I use the lockers at the Benton Branch.

I rarely visit the library in person.

I only attend programs hosted by the library at other places.

Please choose the top one or two reasons you visit the Saline County Library?(Required)

Select between 1 and 2 choices.

To borrow physical materials (books, DVDs, kits, etc.)

To access technology such as computers, WiFi, copier/printer

To use the space to study, work, relax, meet friends, let kids play, etc.,

To attend a program or event

To get help from the staff

I primarily use the digital library.

I don’t visit the library.

How familiar are you with the libraries: Programs, events, and classes for adults?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Programs, events, and classes for kids?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Programs, events, and classes for tweens (ages 7 – 12)?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Programs, events, and classes for teens?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Downloadable ebooks or audiobooks (Hoopla, Kanopy, or Libby)?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Makerspace in Benton?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Makerspace in Bryant?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: CreativeSpace in East End?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Homebound Services?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Passport Services?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Seed Library?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

How familiar are you with the library's: Nature Play Space?(Required)

I know a lot about this, and I tell other people, too.

I know a lot about this.

I have heard of this, but I don’t know much about it.

I didn’t know about this at all.

Reflecting on the books, audiobooks, movies, and music that you stream or download, how much of this happens through the Library or Library services?(Required)

Less than a quarter

About a quarter

About half

Nearly all

All of what I borrow

Modern libraries have useful areas in their indoor spaces. How important to you are: areas where small groups can work together?(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

Modern libraries have useful areas in their indoor spaces. How important to you are: spaces that feel like individual offices?(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

Modern libraries have useful areas in their indoor spaces. How important to you are: comfortable lounge-like spaces?(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

Modern libraries have useful areas in their indoor spaces. How important to you are: places to bring my kids so we can socialize and spend time with others?(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

The Saline County Library Maker Space offers opportunities for hands-on learning and tools for creativity. Please let us know what you'd like to see in this space by checking the boxes below.(Required)

Tools that support modern crafts, for instance glue guns, laser cutters, and sewing machines

Folk craft tools, such as those for quilting, knitting, and basket weaving

Kits that support learning circuitry, wiring, or robotics

A shared supply of art materials, such as paints, pastels, colored pencils, markers, and charcoal

Do you have an interest in children's spaces (ages 12 and under) at the library?(Required)

Yes

No

Children's spaces in modern libraries provide different interactive zones for kids. How important do you consider: spaces for play-based learning and motor skill development (activity walls, play structures for physical development, toys/games for interactive learning)(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

How important do you consider: a space with computer technology/electronic devices that support interactive learning?(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

How important do you consider: an area with activities that take a STEAM approach to learning? These are activities that combine the teaching of Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Math.(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

How important do you consider: A sensory space to provide calm, focus and comfort to young people with sensory processing challenges (e.g., as is often the case with autism spectrum disorder)(Required)

Very important

Important

Less important

Not important

The Saline County Library provides many different learning opportunities. Which of the following is of interest to you? Choose your top 2 – 3.(Required)

Select between 2 and 3 choices.

building skills

learning how to use software

individual technology instruction for library-related apps and devices

learning how to use job seeking sites

help with job searching, writing resumes, and interview practice

small business development resources

homework help

tutoring

The Saline County Library provides many different programs and events. Which of the following is of interest to you? Choose your top 2 – 3.(Required)

Select between 2 and 3 choices.

physical exercise with low impact

physical exercise with high impact

Giving opportunities like Mr. Rogers sweater drive, making hats for the homeless, creating cards for nursing homes

book-based activities like book clubs and author talks

hands-on craft classes and worshops

classic card and board game classes

culture learning

nature hobby group discussions

social games (trivia, bingo, Jackbox games etc.)

Do you have an interest in children's programs or events (ages 12 and under) at the library?(Required)

Yes

No

Which of the following types of programs and activities would interest you and/or your children? Choose your top 2 – 3.(Required)

Select between 2 and 3 choices.

special performances for the whole family

story times, play and learn, other early literacy programs

book clubs and book-based activity programs

STEAM based activities

semi-structured, in-person social activities (D&D, LEt’s Go Build, chess club)

hands on learning arts & crafts

culture learning

cooking

Do you an interest in teens programs or activities (ages 13 – 17) at the library?(Required)

Yes

No

Which of the following types of programs and activities would interest you and/or your teens? Choose your top 2 – 3.(Required)

Select between 2 and 3 choices.

Teen Advisory Group, with regular meetings and related activities

Tech-based activities or classes (coding, gaming, game design)

book clubs and book-based activity programs

Socialize with others in-person through an activity (D&D, crafts, board games)

Volunteer opportunities

hands on learning arts & crafts

Cooking

What is your age?(Required)

Under 16 years old

16 – 18 years old

19 – 25 years old

26 – 44 years old

45 – 59 years old

60 – 79 years old

80 years and older

Please tell us your ethnicity or race, selecting the options below that best fit.(Required)

America Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

White

Other

Prefer not to say

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