Library Programs

Every government department, including the library, is concerned about funding. We want to continue to provide the programs and resources that you want, but we do not want to waste money or time on those that people show little interest in. With that in mind, what programs would you like to see more of at the library? Would they focus on teens, kids, or adults? I am always open to new ideas!

Cherrished Books

Whether it be from our childhood or our adult years, many of us had a book that we really love.

Tell us a little about your favorite book. What made it so special?

I love The Devil's Arithmetic by Lois Lowry. I lived in Germany for 3 years when I was very young. While we were there, a series was on television about the Holocaust. So, I learned about genocide and the horrors of the Holocaust at a very young age. It was not until college that I finally read The Devil's Arithmetic. It immediately struck a cord with me. I cried through several parts. I hate to cry but the book is so well written that I couldn't put it down. Of course, I know that the facts in the book, what things were really like, were accurate. Lois Lowry (or staff) really did her (or their) research. It just really touched me. I have read it about 3 times now, even though it is considered a juvenile chapter book.

My favorite fun book is The Royal Pain by Mary JaniceDavidson. I laughed so hard when I read it! I had stopped reading for fun because I was getting my Master's degree. This book not only relieved my stress, but also re-instilled my joy for reading.

Customer Survey

Auburndale Public Library – Customer Survey
How are we doing?

We hope the information or services we provide you are what you need. As part of our National Library Week celebration we are conducting a short survey to help us better serve you. Please complete this survey and return it to the desk at your convenience. Thank you!

Answer Each Question With
Excellent - 4
Good - 3
Fair - 2
Unsatisfactory - 1
Does Not Apply - 0

1. My overall experience here was:

Facilities and Equipment
2.Photocopying & printing facilities were:
3.Access to computers was:
4.Facilities for laptops and wireless was:

Programs and Education
5.The adult programs are:
6.The children’s programs are:
7.The individual training I have received from staff is:

Products and Services
8.Products/services were delivered in a timely fashion.
9.My overall experience of the products/services was:
10.The library’s open hours are:
11.The print collection is:
12.DVD,CD, cassette, VHS, and music collection is:

Staff
13.Friendliness and helpfulness of staff was:
14.The professionalism of the staff was:
15.The responsiveness of the staff was:
16.The way staff solved problems and offered solutions or alternatives was:

17.I Used the Library For - (list those that apply)
Electronic journals/books
Literature search
Print journals/ books
Copies
Request a Service
Pick up materials
Take a break
Computer training/support
Checkout a DVD, CD, VHS, music CD, cassette
Other, please specify:

18.Additional Comments:

New Young Adult Section!!

We are in the process of creating a young adult non-fiction section at the library. I have ordered a bunch of items for it, but I am not a young adult and I don't presume to know what teenagers today want. You could really help us out. If there is a non-fiction book that we have, or one you wish we had, that you think would be great for our new section just let me know. You could make this section the best in the library just by letting me know what you think. Don't have titles, but like certain subjects or authors, that's great too. Any input is welcome. Make a difference at your library!

I am also looking to improve the fiction young adult section. If you have any suggestions, they are greatly appreciated.