2025 Columbia County Public Library User Survey
Background Information
1. How often do you visit the Columbia County Public Library locations?
Never
Less than 4 times per year
At least once per month on average
At least once per week on average
2. Which library location do you visit most frequently?
Main Library – Downtown
Fort White Branch Library
West Branch Library
3. What do you most often do at the library? (choose all that apply)
Check out books
Check out DVDs and other electronic media
Read newspapers or magazines
Use library computers
Use the wifi
Access children’s or youth programs
Access adult programs
Attend community meetings
Other (please specify)
4. Age:
Under 18
18-30
31-45
46-60
61-70
70+
Strategic Direction
5. What do you like most about the library? (choose all that apply)
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean, safe environment
Selection of books
Selection of DVDs and other electronic media
Variety of children’s activities
Variety of adult programs
Other (please specify)
6. A goal of the Columbia County Library is to serve as a cultural, educational, entertainment, and community center for the county. Do you think the library meets this goal?
Very well
Fairly well
Somewhat
Not at all
7. What do you think is the most important role of the library in serving the needs of Columbia County residents?
Promotion of literacy
Free computer and Internet access
Free programs for children to aid early learning
Programs for adults to aid lifelong learning
Programs for adults to aid social connectedness
Meeting space for community groups
Help learning current technology
Job training opportunities
Small business incubation
Other (please specify)
8. How do you feel the library has changed/improved for county residents post-Covid shut-downs?
9. What would you like to see the library do in the next 5 years to continue to improve its services?
10. What programs or services do you think the library should stop offering in the next 5 years?
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