Griswold Memorial Library Community Questionnaire
1.
What ages live in your household? Please check all that apply.
0-5
6-12
13-18
19-25
26-45
46-65
66-85
86+
2.
When was the last time you visited the Griswold Memorial Library at 12 Main Rd. in Colrain?
Just recently
In the past few years
Not since before the pandemic
Never
3.
Currently, GML is open 33 hours per week: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If we could add more open hours, which of the following would suit your schedule? Please check all that apply.
Open at 9:00 each day
Open on Tuesdays
Open on Thursdays
Extend Saturday hours
Open on Sundays
The current hours are sufficient
4.
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
GML helps me/us to feel connected to my/our community.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
GML offers tech tools and assistance to help members of our community to adapt to change.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I/we feel welcome and safe at GML.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
GML helps preserve local history and stories.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I/we appreciate the programs offered by the GML, such as Fix-It Day and Summer Reading Club.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
The GML staff are knowledgeable and helpful.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I/we can find DVDs, books, and other materials that suit our/my interests at GML.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
GML helps people to save money and/or time (e.g. DVDs, Library of Things, print services).
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
5.
How would you rate the following at Griswold Memorial Library?
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful staff
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Welcoming and pleasant environment
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Inspiring a love of reading
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Helping people to engage in local government
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Assistance in troubleshooting or learning new technology
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Reading recommendations
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Browsing the library collection
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Reliable services in uncertain times
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Activities to learn, engage with one another, or pass the time
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Opportunities to learn or discover something new
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Comfortable spaces to meet, gather, relax, or study
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent
Comments, if any:
6.
How do you like to find out about local activities and news, including library events? Please check all that apply.
Social media
Word of mouth
Email newsletters (Wowbrary or Clarion)
Library staff
Greenfield Recorder
Community bulletin boards
Communications from my child's school
Other (please specify):
7.
What type of community do you want to live in, and how can the library support your vision?
8.
What do you value most about the Griswold Memorial Library?
9.
Do you have any suggestions for improving our library or library services?
10.
How would you rate GML, overall?
I don't know
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Excellent