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Continuing its commitment of providing the highest quality library services possible, Virginia Beach Public Library Director, Eva Poole is currently seeking input from Virginia Beach residents, who use the library as well as those who don’t, to help develop the department’s strategic plan.

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Would you recommend the library to another person?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 98.1% 51
No 1.9% 1

Why do you visit the library?

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What do you like about the library?

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What could the library do to better serve you?

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Which branch(es) do you use?

Response Percent Response Count
Bayside 11.5% 6
Meyera E. Oberndorf (Central Library) 69.2% 36
Great Neck 19.2% 10
Joint Use Library 26.9% 14
Kempsville 40.4% 21
Oceanfront 11.5% 6
Princess Anne 17.3% 9
Pungo-Blackwater 1.9% 1
Windsor Woods 17.3% 9

What do you like most about the branch(es)?

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What don’t you like about the branch(es)?

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Please describe your perception of the library in one or two sentences.

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Why don’t you use the library?

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When was the last time you used the library?

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What would attract you to use the library?

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Please describe your perception of the library in one or two sentences.

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Diana Counts inside Princess Anne
April 13, 2015, 6:50 PM
  • Would you recommend the library to another person?
    • Yes
  • Why do you visit the library?
    There are so many resources, why would you go anywhere else? I haven't purchased a book in years, but I check out at least five items a month.
  • What do you like about the library?
    Variety of books
  • What could the library do to better serve you?
    Better publicize events. For example, I would like to attend the genealogy workshop, but I never know when it's being held. I typically just stumble upon the info.
  • Which branch(es) do you use?
    • Meyera E. Oberndorf (Central Library)
    • Joint Use Library
    • Princess Anne
  • What do you like most about the branch(es)?
    Friendly staff, open atmosphere
  • What don’t you like about the branch(es)?
    More tables would be nice
  • Please describe your perception of the library in one or two sentences.
    Libraries are the heart and soul of a community.
  • Why don’t you use the library?
    No response.
  • When was the last time you used the library?
    No response.
  • What would attract you to use the library?
    No response.
  • Please describe your perception of the library in one or two sentences.
    No response.
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