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Huntington Beach Public Library Community Survey
The City of Huntington Beach is developing a Library Facilities Master Plan to guide improvements and investments across its five library locations (Central Library, Main Street Branch Library, Banning Branch Library, Helen Murphy Branch Library, and Oak View Branch Library). Your input will help shape future services, spaces, and programs to better serve the community. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself:
Neighborhood, Street Name, or Zip Code:
Age group:
Under 18
18-29
30-44
45-64
65+
Do you have children under 18 at home?
Yes
No
Primary language spoken at home:
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2. Which Huntington Beach library branch is closest to your home?
Please select one.
Central Library (Talbert Ave)
Main Street Branch (Downtown)
Helen Murphy Branch (Northwest HB at Marina Park)
Banning Branch (Southeast HB at Banning Avenue)
Oak View Branch (Northeast HB at Oak Lane)
I do not know which branch is closest to my home.
3. Please select from below which statement best describes your library use in Huntington Beach?
Please select one.
I only use Central Library and have never visited one of the smaller branch libraries.
I go to Central Library for certain programs or activities occasionally but primarily use my neighborhood branch library because I like the convenience.
I prefer using my neighborhood branch library and rarely or never visit Central Library.
I do not use any of the libraries in Huntington Beach.
I primarily use a library in a neighboring city (for example, Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, etc.)
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4. If you go to Central Library for certain programs or activities occasionally but primarily use your neighborhood branch library because you like the convenience or enjoy a particular branch library, which branch do you visit most often?
Please select one. Your response to this question will apply to questions 5 and 6 below.
Main Street Branch (Downtown)
Helen Murphy Branch (Northwest HB at Marina Park)
Banning Branch (Southeast HB at Banning Avenue)
Oak View Branch (Northeast HB at Oak Lane)
I do not use any of the branch libraries.
5. How often do you visit the library you selected above?
Please select one.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Several times a year
Rarely
Never visited
6. How well do you think your neighborhood library (Main Street, Banning, Helen Murphy, or Oak View) meets the needs of the following groups?
Children (0-10)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Early Teenagers (11-13)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Teenagers and Young Adults (14-18)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Adults (18-64)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Seniors (65+)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
7. How well do you think Central Library meets the needs of the following groups?
Children (0-10)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Early Teenagers (11-13)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Teenagers and Young Adults (14-18)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Adults (18-64)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
Seniors (65+)
Very well
Well
Neutral
Poorly
Very poorly
Not applicable / Unsure
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8. What library services are important to you?
Select all that apply.
Checking out books
Accessing eBooks or audiobooks
Using online databases/research tools
Attending events/programs
Using public computers and internet access
Meeting/group study rooms
Children's programs, events, and children's library space
Young Adult programs, events, and young adult library space
Makerspace
Library of Things items (Parks Passes, Wi-Fi hotspots, Preschool Busy Bags, etc.)
Literacy Center
Printing/copying/scanning
Community gatherings and meetings
9. What types of events or programs would you like to see more of at your neighborhood library?
Select all that apply.
Author reading/book signings
Workshops and classes
Storytime sessions
Cultural performances
Lectures and discussions
Young Adult events
Job or career development programs
Technology training
Environmental/sustainability programs
Other
If you selected "Other," please specify:
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10. What specific improvements, features, of programs would you like to see at your neighborhood library?
(e.g., better hours, new furniture, a better or bigger collection, improved technology, more events and special programs, a quieter space for adults, more programming and activities for children, more convenient parking, etc.)
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11. What changes or updates would you suggest to improve your library's role as a community gathering space?
What kind of spaces, events, or services would help your library serve as a better gathering place?
Type your response:
Thank you for participating in this survey! Your feedback is valuable in shaping the future of all Huntington Beach Public Libraries.
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