Bi-Annual Library Survey
Every two years we are required by the Montana State Library to conduct a survey of our community to assess how we are doing and if we are serving you in the ways that you need. Please help us out by completing this survey below.
"Who are YOU?"
The Caterpillar ~ "Alice in Wonderland"
Where do you live?
In Polson (ZIP 59860)
In another town within the library district (Big Arm, Elmo, Dayton, Bigfork (Lake Cty))
In a town or city in Montana but outside of the library district
In a town or city outside of Montana
Age Range
0-17
18-34
35-49
50-64
65 or greater
Prefer not to answer
Gender
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to answer
Do you have a library card with our library?
Yes
No, but I want one
No, and I do not want one
Maybe, it's been awhile since I used it
"The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library."
Albert Einstein
How often do you visit the Polson library?
Daily
One to a few times per week
One to a few times per month
Every few months or quarterly
Once a year
Never
Where is the library? I want to visit!
If you visit the library, what brings you in? Select all that apply.
Checking out books, DVDs, magazines, Tonies, or items from the Library of Things
Using the computer, printing or copying
Getting a beverage from The Joyful Cup Coffee & Tea
Library programs for adults
Library programs for children
Non-library programs in the Community Room
Studying, work or taking a test
Just using the facilities (restroom, water fountain, warming up or cooling down, hanging out, watching the eagles in the park, sitting by the fireplace, etc.) - just enjoying the space.
Meetings
Other
What would bring you into the library more often?
More programs
Different Hours
Books/Authors I want to read
Different services
Nothing
Other
Please elaborate on your answer above. For example, what topics would you prefer programs on? What hours would work better for you? What authors or books do you read? What services would you like to see us offer?
Do the hours of the library allow you to visit?
Yes
No, you open too late
No, you close too early
Other
If you could pick up held items from a locker system outside of the library anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, would you use this:
instead of coming into the library?
in addition to coming into the library?
Other
Would a locker system change the way you use the library?
Yes, I currently cannot visit during open hours so this would help me checkout items.
Yes, I would likely come into the library building less than I do now.
No, I would still come into the library building for other things but like the option of 24/7 pickup.
No, I would not use the locker system because I am always able to visit during open hours.
Other
Where do you get information about the library?
Postings or staff in the library
Facebook
Instagram
Newspaper
Radio
Chamber Blast
Other
"I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now."
Jo ~ Little Women"
Have you purchased a beverage from The Joyful Cup Coffee and Tea in the library? We offer locally roasted Good Coffee espresso, Tipu's Chai made right here in Polson, Tumblewood Teas from Big Timber, MT plus Lotus and Italian Sodas with many flavors to choose from.
Yes, just once
Yes, I'm a regular (or at least a few times)
No, but I'd like to try it
No, and I don't plan to
No, I don't purchase beverages like this (espresso drinks, tea, Lotus, Italian Soda, hot cocoa, Chai)
Other
Do the hours of The Joyful Cup allow you to visit?
Yes
No, you open too late
No, you close too early
Other
If you have tried a beverage (or more) from The Joyful Cup, tell us what you think.
"The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The library installed a Hearing Loop System in the community room and two units at each of the circulation desks during our renovation. To use the hearing loop system a person needs to have t-coil enabled hearing aids (and have it turned on), a cochlear implant or use one of our headsets. Have you or someone in your family used the hearing loop system while in our library?
Yes
I tried but I can't get it to work (please ask us, we'll help)
No, but I plan to try it in the future
No, I have no need for that
Other
This is a list of the digital services that the Library provides. Please check each one that you already knew about:
Montana Library2Go (Libby/Overdrive)
Kanopy (movies and TV)
Educate Station (K-5th teaching materials)
Online Technology Tutorials (Niche Academy)
Link to the Montana History Portal
Link to Digital Montana Newspapers
Wi-Fi Hotspots for checkout
This is a list of some of the children's services the library provides. Please check each one that you already knew about:
Mother Goose for 0-24 month olds on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Toddler Time for 2 & 3 year olds on Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Story Time for 4 & 5 year olds on Thursdays at 2 p.m. & Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Tonie Boxes and Tonies for checkout
Computer games in the library
Nintendo Switch gaming console for play in the library
Play spaces in the library (one specifically for infants and young toddlers)
Monthly Youth Book Clubs
NASA Space Explorer Backpacks for checkout
Annual Summer Reading Program for all ages
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library signup for 0 to 5 year olds
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
This is a list of some of the services the library provides. Please check each one that you already knew about:
Self-Help Legal Kiosk and free printing of legal forms from www.montanalawhelp.org
Library of Things items for checkout such as baking items, binoculars, pickleball set and lifejackets
Makerspace for patron use with a Glowforge Laser Cutter, photo scanner (multiples at one time), fabric printer, sewing machines, irons and boards, Scan n Cut and space available to use to complete your projects.
Internet accessible computers with printing in both black and white and color for a fee
Free scanning and email or fax
Copies in black and white or color for a fee
Is there anything else you would like to share with us? We appreciate your feedback.
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