Southborough Library Building Survey 2023

The Southborough Library is of vital importance to our local community.

To that end, this survey is designed for users to give specific feedback on the services, amenities, and space that the library building provides. These responses are crucial for the future and will be used for planning purposes in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP), a program that the Southborough Library Board of Trustees and Library Director are actively engaged in for planning and design a new or renovated library facility.

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* 1. How satisfied are you with the Southborough Library building currently?

Extremely Satisfied.

Satisfied.

Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied.

Dissatisfied.

Extremely Dissatisfied.

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* 2. Does the library parking lot need more parking spaces?

Yes.

No.

I don’t know.

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* 3. Based on your assessment of the Southborough Library building, please select the statement(s) that best describes your view:

The Southborough does not have adequate space and needs to be expanded.

The Southborough Library has enough space.

None of the above.

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* 4. If the current site of the library building cannot be renovated and/or expanded to meet emerging user needs, would you be in favor of relocating the library to another site in town? Please select the option that best describes your opinion.

I would not be in favor of ever moving the library. I like the library where it is.

I would support the library moving to a new site to meet emerging user space needs.

I would support the library moving into a shared Community Center space with other town departments.

I would need more information before answering this question.

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* 5. If you agree that the library needs additional space, what would you like to see more of at the library if the library is expanded? Please check all that you agree with.

A front lobby / welcome area.

More space for books.

More space for library programs.

More space for studying.

More space for library staff, including break room, work area, storage, etc.

This decision should ultimately be up to the library administration.

I do not agree that the library needs more space.

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* 6. The Southborough Library circulates nontraditional items in the ‘More Than Books’ collection, including library telescopes, gardening kits, ukuleles, and more. Do you support the library continuing to expand the ‘More Than Books’ collection?

Yes

I need more information before I can answer.

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* 7. I would be in support of adding the following to the Southborough Library:

Local History Room.

Study spaces.

Larger Children’s Room, including a space for juvenile programs.

Larger Teen Room, including a space for young adult programs.

Separate Idea Lab space.

A full kitchen for use in cooking programs.

A cafe, with coffee and snacks.

Additional electric outlets to plug in devices.

EV charging stations in the parking lot.

I would support all of these options.

I would not be in support of any of these options.

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* 8. Would you support moving some library functions of the library to another location if the library couldn't be expanded on its current site?

Yes.

No.

It depends on what function.

I need more information before I can answer.

Southborough Library Building Survey 2023

The Southborough Library is of vital importance to our local community.

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* 1. How satisfied are you with the Southborough Library building currently?

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* 2. Does the library parking lot need more parking spaces?

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* 3. Based on your assessment of the Southborough Library building, please select the statement(s) that best describes your view:

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* 4. If the current site of the library building cannot be renovated and/or expanded to meet emerging user needs, would you be in favor of relocating the library to another site in town? Please select the option that best describes your opinion.

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* 5. If you agree that the library needs additional space, what would you like to see more of at the library if the library is expanded? Please check all that you agree with.

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* 6. The Southborough Library circulates nontraditional items in the ‘More Than Books’ collection, including library telescopes, gardening kits, ukuleles, and more. Do you support the library continuing to expand the ‘More Than Books’ collection?

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* 7. I would be in support of adding the following to the Southborough Library:

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* 8. Would you support moving some library functions of the library to another location if the library couldn't be expanded on its current site?

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* 9. Please use this space to provide any additional feedback about the Southborough Library building: