HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_12.19.2017Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
City of Georgetown
December 19, 2017
The Library Advisory Board met on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the second floor Small
Conference Room, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Pat Baldwin, Michael Barnes, John Hudson, Pete Rose and Thom
Sinwell.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lindsay Cooper and Linda Schaffer
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Eric Lashley - Library Director.
Chair Rose called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Regular Agenda
A. Citizens wishing to address the Board. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to
speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda. No action required.
B. Review of minutes of the November 20 2017 Library Advisory Board meeting_ — Pete Rose,
Chair. Motion by Barnes; second by Baldwin to approve the November 20, 2017 Library
Advisory board meeting minutes. Approved 5-0 (Cooper and Schaffer absent).
C. Introduction of Sheri Miklaski- Community Outreach Librarian. —Eric Lashley, Library Director.
Miklaski introduced herself to the board. She recently returned to Georgetown Public Library
after working the past 4 years at the Anacortes Public Library in Anacortes, WA. Miklaski is
only in her second week on the job, but has already made a number of bookmobile runs with
Kalena Powell and has been meeting volunteers on a one-on-one basis. No action required.
D. Consideration of the Library Director's report. — Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
reviewed the monthly statistics, noting that both visitations and circulation were high for the
month of November despite the library being closed 5 days for inventory and new flooring
installation.
The library received a shipment of new task chairs and 6 club chairs for the magazine area.
The City budgets an amount of money each year to allow for furniture replacement and
panting, which is how the new furniture purchase was funded.
Library Assistant and Storytime leader Jaime Gould was named Employee of the Year at the
City's annual employee recognition luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center.
Lashley announced that the board will depart from the library at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday,
January 13 for a tour of the new Austin Central Library and Twin Oaks Branch Library.
Lashley read patron comments from the library's suggestion box for November 2017. No
action required.
E. Review of the Library's fiscal year 2018 budget. — Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
handed out a summary of the library's $2.5 million budget (attached). Lashley outlined the
personnel, operations, and capital expenses. He briefly discussed revenues and noted that
the library is fortunate to have the Friends of the Library organization to help pay for
unbudgeted programs and expenses. No action required.
F. Review of Community Resource Coordinator's report — Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley
reviewed the monthly report from Patrick Lloyd (attached). As the report indicates, Lloyd is
seeing a wide variety of patrons in need and it is clear there are often limited services available
in Georgetown. No action required.
G. Review of WOW!mobile report. - Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley handed out Kalena
Powell's monthly report (attached). Miklaski noted she and Powell had met with a
representative of the Berry Creek Community Association and are now planning to add two
stops in Berry Creek. The first stop will target senior residents, while the second stop will be
located at the tennis courts/pool area and will serve children.
Miklaski also reported that our homebound patronage has increased to over 60 individuals.
Hudson asked if volunteers could be used to assist with the homebound service. Both Lashley
and Miklaski agreed the library could use volunteers to assist with the program. Barnes asked
how a neighborhood can request bookmobile service. Lashley explained that a neighborhood
can make a request to Miklaski or Powell. Powell is constantly conducting a cost benefit
analysis on the feasibility of stops. No action required.
H. Review of library's CommunitySy responses to open ended questions as part of the
strategic planning process. — Eric Lashley, Library Director. Lashley passed out responses to
two of the open ended questions from the community survey (attached), and reviewed some of
the critical comments in more detail. After much discussion, it was clear the overwhelming
response to the survey was positive. No action required.
Consideration of future meeting dates. — Pete Rose, Board Chair. The January meeting will be
held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. No action required.
Chair Rose adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Baldwin
Secretary
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I'I NANCIAL
STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
100-GENERAL FUND
AS
OF: NOVEMBER .30TH, 2017
DOWNTOWN & COMMUNITY SVC
PUBLIC LIBRARY
ANNUAL
CURRENT
Y-T-D
Y, OF
Y-'P-D
BUDGET
EXPENSES
BUDGET
PERIOD
ACTUAL
BUDGET
ENCUMB,
BALANCE
PERSONNEL
5-0210-50•-1.00 SALARIES
1,024,899.00
37,296.81
112,1.36.57
1.0.94
0.00
912,762.43
5-0210-50-101 MERIT
31,739.00
0.00
0.00
0,00
0.00
1.1, 739,00
5-0210-50-103 MARKET
9,437.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0,00
9,417.00
5-0210-50-105 PART TIME SALARIES
66,050.00
2,054.00
5,99'1.48
9.08
0.00
60,052.52
5-021.0-50-1.09 TEMPORARY PART TIME
46, 450.00
2,919.07
8, 92.1.8'7
19.21
0.00
37, 528.13
5-0210-50•200 TAXES, SOCIAL SECURITY
88,808.00
3,138.5.7
9,949.90
1.0.64
0.00
79,358.10
'5-0210-50-201 WORKERS' COMP
1,311,00
0.00
0.00
0,00
0.00
1, 311.00
5-0210-50-202 STATE UNEMPLOYMENT TAX
1,186,00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,186.00
5-0210-50-300 GROUP INSURANCE
176,223.00
6,961.68
20,885.04
11.85
0.00
155,337.96
5-0210-50-301 RETIREMENT
128,727.00
4,'713.69
14,1.9'7.19
11- 03
0.00
114,52.9.81
5-0210--50-303 CERTIFICATION PAY
2,'700.00
69,2.4
207.72
'1,69
0.00
2,492.28
5-0210-50-400 LONGEVITY
25,836, 00 _
, 0.00 ____
200.67
_ 0.78 __.
-__ 0.00
TOTAL PERSONNEL
7.,603,366.00
57,153.06
171,996,44
10.73
0.00
1,431,369.56
OPERATIONS
5 -0210-51-110 OFFICE SUPPLIES
10,700.00
53.04
2,348,13
2.3.30
145.04
8,206.83
5-0210-51-11.2 PERIODICAL SUPPLIES
1.5,034.00
0.00
11,343.54
75.45
0.00
3,690.46
5-021.0-51-12.5 SUPPLIES - 13O0K BINDING
3,250,00
0.00
0.00
100.00
3,250.00
0.00
5-0210-51-142 SUPPLIES, LIBRARY
25,200,00
0.00
2,093.38
62.72
13,710.95
9,395.0
5-0210-51-1,43 PROGRAMMING
17,500.00
0,00
105.00
0.60
0.00
1-7,395.00
5-0210-51-150 POSTAGE/MAILING/FREIGHT
3, 500.00
0.00
2.84,58
8.13
0.00
3, 215A 2
5-0210-51-349 ONE TIME PROGRAMS
3,000.00
0.00
678.00
22.60
0,00
2,322,00
5-0210-51-350 COFFEE SHOP TAXES
3,000.00
0.00
2,91.8.85
97,30
0.00
81.15
5-0210-51-410 TELEPHONE
2,000.00
25.00
75.00
3.75
0.00
1,925.00
5-0210-51-430 UTILITIES
130,000,00
0.00
8,418,25
6.48
0.00
121,581,75
5.0210-51--500 MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
2,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,000.00
5-0210-51 620 FUEL/MILEAGE
4,000.00
0.00
191.63
4.79
0.00
31808.37
5-0210-51-630 TRAVEL & TRAINING
16,406.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16,406.00
1i-02. 10--51-'710 SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES
6, 475.00
0.00
300.00
4.63
0.00
61 1'75.00
5-021.0-51-810 REFUNDS, JUDGMENTS, DAMAGE
2.50.00
0.3(
4.82)
1.93-
0.00
254.82
5-0210-51-910 VEHICLE LEASE
13.,185.UO
0.00
932.00
8.33
0.00
10,253.00
5-0210-51-911 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
3,'765.00
0.00
314.00
8,34
0.00
3,451.00
5-0210-51.920 BUILDING ISF
336,393.00
0.00
28,033,00
8.33
0.00
308,360.00
5 0210-51.-930 TECHNOLOGY ISF
202,618.00
0.00
16,885.00
8.33
0.00
185,733.00
TOTAL OPERA`PIONS
'795,276.00
'78,34
74,915.54
11.,57
17,105.99
'703,254.47
CAPITAL
(A)
5-0210-52-401 BOOKS - AUDIO & CD (A)
].0,200.00
O.UU
2,007.45
31.31,
1,186.64
'7,005.91
5-021.0-52-402. BOOKS VIDEO & DVD (A)
11,250.00
0.00
2,322.17
28.55
889.40
8,038.43
5-0210-52-404 BOOKS - ADULT FICTION
51,550.00
0.00
5,487.28
1.2.71
1,063.34
44,999.38
5-0210-52-405 BOOKS - ADULT NONFICTION
17,550.00
0.00
1,864.15
23.52
2,263.31
13,422.54
5-0210-52-406 BOOKS - REFERENCE
2,000.00
0,00
225.10
11.26
0.00
1,774.90
5-0210-52-407 BOOKS - C811,DRENS
19,627,00
0.00
2,642.40
16.46
587.45
16,39.7.15
5-0210-52-408 BOOKS - YOUTH
10,400.00
0.00
2,306.52
30.82
898.30
7,195,1.8
5-0210-52-409 BOOKS - LARGE PRINT
51100.00
0.00
564.03
19.2'7
41.8.77
4,117.20
15-0210-52-410 BOOKS - SPANISH
1, 950.00
0.00
126.30
7,03
10.77
1,81.2.93
5-0210-52-411 1300KS - DIRECTOR
600.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
600.00
5-0210 52-412 CHILDREN'S AUDIO/VIDEO
7,400.00
0.00
405.59
8.73
240.26
6,754.15
5-0210-52-413 ADULT MUSIC CD'S
3,800.00
0,00
144.25
5.02
46.3'7
3,609,38
5-0210-52-414 BOOKS - REPLACEMENT
0.00
0.00
19.95
0.00
0.00 (
19,95)
5-0210-52-415 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
4,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0,00
4,500,00
5-0210-52.-417 ELECTRONIC REFERENCE
10, 366._00
0.00 -
_ 9, 581.71
92.43 ___
0.00
784.29
TOTAL CAPITAL
156,293.00�
0100
27,696.90
22.59
7,604.61.
120,991.49
TOTAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
2,554,935.00
57,231.40
2'14,608.88
11.12
24,710.60
2,2.55,615.52
TOTAL DOWNTOWN & COMMUNITY SVC
2,554,935.00
57,231..40
274,608.88
11.72
24,710.60
2,255,615.52
"• TOTAL EXPENSES " ` 2,554,935.00 5'1,231..40 2'74,608.88 11.72 24,'710.60 2,255,615.52
1•" REVENUES OVER/ EXPENSES( 2,406,963.00)( 56,841.7( 267,428.16) 12.14 ( 24,710.60)( 2,11.4,824.24)
GPL Community Resources Report: 2017 Third Quarter
In the second quarter of 2017 GPL engaged a total of 38 patrons in conversations regarding community resources, down
from 29 patrons in Q2. This puts GPL on pace to assess and refer 139 patrons in 2017, 65.8% of patrons interviewed in
Q2 were female and 34.2% were male; this is generally consistent with the gender breakdown in previous quarters this
year.
Our patrons' need breakdown is below.
Patron Deeds Q3 2017
-, Ernergenc=y IIousing; = Hn. Assistance Benefit As i,lkince Mental IIeaith
• Physical Health 1 Ief..xal w l ucation w Other
Needs included under 'other' and their frequency are listed below:
• Employment — 3
• Older adult care or enrichment — 3
• Grief and loss — 2
• Transportation — 2
• Education —1
• Active domestic abuse —1
• Housing rights/advocacy —1
Q3 requests for financial assistance were the highest of 2017. Mental health and housing remain the next highest
needs for our patrons, consistent with Q2. Legal need remains relatively low compared to its high in Q1
Children in the household
31.6% of patrons in need stated that there were children in the household, the highest rate of 2017.
Domestic violence
10.5% of patrons in need self -identified a history of domestic violence, the lowest rate of 2017. This includes one
patron actively experiencing domestic abuse.
The Community Resources Coordinator does not typically ask patrons directly if they have or are experiencing domestic
violence. Patrons often volunteer this information. Thus far in 2017, 18.3% of interviewees have volunteered histories
of domestic violence.
Veterans
No patrons reported being veterans in Q3. In 2017, 5 total interviews have been conducted with veterans.
Discussion
GIRL was able to refer patrons to some sort of service within Georgetown in just 63.2% of interviews, up slightly from
Q2 and consistent with Q1.
In cases where patrons are not able to be referred locally, common referrals are to Hope Alliance (Round Rock), Safe
Place (Austin), and Foundation Communities (Austin).
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid — as of September 2017 -- was not accepting new clients for pro bono legal assistance. That
same month, Georgetown Gospel Justice began offering once month, free legal clinics at GPL.
The CRC expects requests for financial assistance to continue to rise in Q4 as families struggle to make ends meet during
the holiday season. There is also concern for the impending cold weather and the ongoing lack of nighttime shelter for
patrons who are literally homeless.
BERRY CREEK
Starting February 2018 we will be adding Berry Creek to our regular schedule. There will be two stops,
two different days of the week (one a.m., one p.m.) visiting on a biweekly schedule (1st & 3`d ). Here are
the details.
Berry Creek Country Club (Sheri M.)
Wednesdays 10am-11am
Berry Creek Tennis Club (Kalena P.)
Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
There is also talk of possibly adding story time or yoga time to the schedule in the future. We'll see how
the first 3 months develops and we'll go from there.
Eric has marketing details....
SHERI MIKLASKI
We've already started making improvements in operations thanks to the insightful suggestions of our
new Outreach Leader!
Possible printing changes in Apollo to wowmobile reserved items and the delegation of checking out
wowmobile reserves to Sun City patrons on Monday evening with free up a tremendous amount of time
to let our growing Outreach Team spend their time collaborating, focusing on growing and improving
services and being available in-house to stay connected to the main land.
Sheri will be operating the wowmoble on the 1st and 3`d Wednesdays of the month starting January
2018. This day includes Berry Creek Country Club, The Oaks Retirement, Georgetown Charter Academy
and Cypress Creek Apartments.
Kalena will be at Main on Wednesdays and will provide desk coverage in addition to routine weekly
wowmobile scheduling, operations and related duties.
SAMUEL MILTON ANDERSON
Sam was a wowmobile patron in the Algerita neighborhood for at least 5 years. He absolutely loved to
read and enjoyed the escape. His taste in authors spoke to his intellect and perhaps reflected a life he
used to live. We had long conversations about the works of McCarthy, Hemingway, Hesse, Faulkner and
Chaucer. My fondest memory of Sam was from the Summer of 2016. We were talking about All the
Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy which led to a conversation about a Peter Paul and Mary song called
Hush o Bye (All the Pretty Little Horses) that my mother used to sing to me when I was a little girl and I
sang to her in her last few hours before she passed. Sam tried to recall the lyrics to his favorite Peter
Paul and Mary song, Stewboll. He was having trouble, so I googled the lyrics and read them aloud. As his
recollection returned he began to recite the lyrics with me and wept aloud. He excused himself for
crying to which I replied there was no need. He then looked straight at me and asked me if anyone had
ever told me that I have," soulful eyes". "No, Sam. I don't believe so. Thank you." He smiled, thanked me
and exited the bus. Sam backtracked a few steps, poked his head inside the door and said, "Hey, don't
tell nobody that I cried" with a gentle smile on his face. I told him I wouldn't, so I suppose I'm breaking
my promise.
Sam passed away in September after a lengthy battle with cirrhosis of the liver and Hepatitis C from
years of alcohol abuse and heroine addiction. He was found by his buddy and neighbor, Travis, who took
care of Sam the last few months of his life and shared the news with Sheri and me last week.
"I bet on the grey mare, I bet on the bay
If I'd have bet on of Stewball, I'd be a free man today.
Oh the hoot owl, she hollers, and the turtle dove moans.
I'm a poor boy in trouble, I'm a long way from home."
Peter Paul and Mary/Stewball
9 8pm everyday— _
At least twice I've used the posted hours on the web site and when I got the library during the: posted
hours the library was closed
Early bird hours, 5am-9am and late night 8-12midnight
Early bird hours, Sam -gam and late night 8=12midnight—
Expand evenings and weekend hours_ —
Expand the hours for Friday, Sat. and Sunday to match the rest of the week.
Extend Friday and Saturday hours through 8
Extended hours on Sunday
Having Sat. and Sun. begin at 10 (like retail stores --that's easier to remember) and close at 6pm on Fri,
Sat, and Sun. That is more consistent and easier to remember :)—
I wish it opened a little earlier on Sundays, butyl understand that probably isn't an option_ T4-.__---
I work business hours. It would be nice if the library were open until 8 or 9, even on Fridays.
I would prefer later hours
I would rather have later hours on Friday than the weekdays (my work schedule prevents me from
coming in on the other days)
It would be more convenient if the hours were broadened (opened earlier, closed later) especially on
Sundays.
Later at night_
Later hours Fri -Sun - T
Later hours more often would help_ —_
Later hours on Friday and Saturday, earlier hours on Sunday/
Later hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Later on Saturday
Later on weekends
Later on weekends --
Longer hours an Friday, Saturday and Sunday ... same as weekdays.__—_
Longer hours on Sunday before reports are due for school —
longer hours on Sunday, going later in the day
More evening hours for those of us who work nights
More evening, weekend hours.
My best time to come is Sunday around 4, The children's area shuts down a little before 5 and that's
where we spend our time. Closing at 6 on Sundays (and closing the children's area at the same time)
would help us a lot!
Open earlier like 7:30 or 8 am
Open later during the week 9PM
Open later in the evening ----------.------___---
Open later on Friday and Saturday
open later on the weekend
Open later on the weekends
open later Sat, open earlier on Sun
sat and sun until 6 but —
Saturday and Sunday hours in particular are not long enough. I wish it opened earlier instead of
`closing later_
Sunday 1-6 would be better than 12.5 -also sat 10-6 to be consistent with fri/sat/sun closing at 6
Sunday mornings or sat hours to be same as Friday hours
Would like the library to remain open until 8 on Fridays like the rest of the weekdays
V
Thank you so much for completing our surveyl Are there any final thoughts you would like to share
7real
Georgetown recently and find the library an amazing place..... more like a high end
where every thing is free
ges and the library may just be the best place on plant earth
tmosphere.
unity treasure
Add a button or tab on library page to submit requests for items to consider purchasing. If it already
exists, it's not very easy to locate.
All citizens of Georgetown can feel very proud of its library. From the physical plant to the staff, the
materials offered, the kids room, even the little cafe; it is just wonderful. Thank you for this
opportunity to do the survey and to comment.
Although I marked several things that are unimportant to me, that does not make them any less _
important to others.
As a member of Friends of the GT libary keep the vision looking forward, but please don't repace or
forget the past and keep those invotations going too
As a very senior library user, I do not get to the library as frequently as I would like. However, it is a
welcoming facility, with very helpful personnel. Keep up the good work.
As Georgetown grows will there be additional branches built?
As I mentioned before, it takes so long to get a popular book. I have waiting months! The library
needs to make available these books in a decent time length. I am most grateful for the book mobile.
It certainly meets the needs of the senior commun_i_
ac rPfprrPrl to ahnvP I minidd Iilep to cPP thn rhilrlran'q nrpa rearranped to be more welcoming. The
area is a good size and brightly decorated, but the front desk faces inward with usually a person
staring at a screen.
I Being a le to have a snack while looking at weekly is great. I
_Best librarians out of ANY library I have been to.
Best library ever!!!!!!! ---
I Bring back booths for adults in coffee area. Teen booths remain empty. I
,Carry on-!
Children are the future in any community. Offer programs to promote reading and getting children in
the library. Keep current books and a good selection of them
Children's programming is great and always full of families!
Children's programming is of utmost importance!
Continue to be the focus of the community! _
Could you have more authors or literary experts visit and speak without having a charge for tickets or
�rhaps keep the it to a very nominal fee? I_would also love to meet picture book at __
Currently- The children's section is difficult for kids to browse for books. There are so MANY books all
on hidden on the shelf. I feel like I must know a title before going to the library 1, Bundle some books
together for toddlers- parents could grab a bundle on their way out. 2. Create a listserve for kids to
review books for others to get ideas for books to read, 3. Put books on the top of shelves for people
to preview. 4. Highlight different books or themes to inspire selections.
Don't change your vision radically. You are doing a great job!
Don't do awav with the librarv. There are still people who like to read a regular printed book!
Eric is the best librarian I know and I have been a school librarian, college librarian, and public
librarian myself.
Even if I can't get to the library as often as I'd like, I find it to be a very valuable resource when I do
ake !t there__ _ __
Find the money, expand the library, embrace and focus more on the children's library and get them
hooked on the love of books! Offer LOTS more kids classes both during the day (the homeschool
population is huge here and we drive to Liberty Hill library for their awesome homeschool programs).
Focus on providing services that appeal to the biggest percentage of residents
free -magazine exchange is the best.... another way to recycle
FYI for Library Services section - my answers don't mean I don't think things are important, just some
of them don't pertain to ME (such as - I no longer have children under 12).
Ge!rgetown is growing and changing. As a grandparent I would like to see more creative and different
opportunities for toddlers and their parents to participate in
Georgetown library and the people that work there are wonderful. We feel fortunate to live in a town
that has such a great inclusive library that has something for everyone
Georgetown Library in my experience is the most welcoming library in the local area. it is very good
at many things, but could see some improvements in expanding its DVD offerings, child play areas,
and introducing flash drive audio books.
Georgetown Library is a community jewel!
Georgetown Library is a wonderful library to take children and have a beautiful time reading books
Georgetown library is an asset to ourcommunityf—
Georgetown library is an asset to ourcommunityf - - Good Survey Survey -.._---_--
GPL has done well
Great job! We love our library!
great library_ — _
Great library.
Have ae greater selection of ebooksH -
have more large print books
Hope that the library starts book discussion groups.
How about a get to know the staff desinating one person per month. And books, etc, they would
recommend.
I absolutely adore our library! And I think Eric Lashley does a fantastic job. My husband and I
especially enjoy the Sunday music programs and the art displayed.
I absolutely love story time and the children's programs at the library. It has made the difference in
our family and my children are encouraged to read and learn all while having tons of fun! So thank
you!! — -- - -- - -- --- - -- —. ----- -
I absolutely love the Hewlett Room with the grand piano and the ability to rent rooms. Thank you!!!
[he
am a homeschooling mother of five, i truly appreciate all that the library offers for my children. —
am glad Georgetown has a forward thinking, open minded director like Eric. I would hope if/when
steps down the type of relationships and atmosphere he has worked so hard to establish will be
aintained,
I am impressed with the programs currently_ available to the homeless. Keep up the Great. Work! -
I am proud of our library and its staff and volunteers and the offerings available.
11
tm proud of our library, And thanks toEric. -
proud of the way this is Library includes and interacts with most of the population!m slowly going blind. I would like you to have a much larger selection of audiobooks.
m surprised that you have this nice room for genealogy but you don't have a group that is
volved...one has to go to Roundrock or Sun City... we had a very active group that had 4 different
anches besides the main body... many users that frequented the library
m very proud of our library. It is one of the nicest I've seen and offers more programs
I appreciate all the cd books_.
I APPRECIATE YOU BEING A BIG PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.
I believe in the premise that a community heart is brought together at its library, People from diverse
backgrounds come together for some of the same purposes, to expand our worldview and be
together. It is a gift to our children and the world they will inherit. Libraries are the best way to
steward a community's well-being, _
I believe the library already has everything to offer.
I can't think of any complaints or suggestions for improvement for the library.
DO LIKE YOUR LIBRARY
I enjoy cominhg to the library, its clean and large enough to feel comfortable and I love the areas you
can seit and read,
feel the childrens secion is lacking on It's variety of non-fiction books and few to no non-fiction
zooalocical books for advanced children to study. My kid is 11 and already is bored with your
assortment of non-fiction books. Though we do enjoy read dogs very much
I feel very fortunate to have access to the Georgetown library. People are very helpful and the
programs are excellent (especially the Sunday music events!). I would like to see literacy classes for
parents/children. The library is a much better environment for families than a local bar. I really enjoy
Over_drive..so_easy to access books. Great place to relax, read, or researchl
I find the online book (audio/ebook) search and check out process to be very awkward and difficult to
manipulate, I would like to see an interface
I find this library to be most welcoming and helpful.
ad an awful experience today, That all booths are for teens. 2pm to close, This is were I felt
comfortable before seating & looking over paper work. But for someone over 50 there are no booths
anymore. Very very y very sad. Also Melissa Mott told me there were booths upstairs. There were
not. With my asthma & bad knees it was difficult to do. All dust & allergens go up. I hope this makes a
difference one day, _
I have 4 children -ages 6 mo-5 yr, We love story time and the children's activities!
I have always enjoyed librqaries, not just for books, but also for multiple media and technology, the
defense of the 1st amendment and a window to the universe.
I have been pleased to witness the library's ongoing efforts to be an active partner in our community
and I am grateful for the hard work and vision of the director, the staff and the volunteers who make
this happen all day, every day.
I have not been in the library for a couple of years, but I go into the WOWmobile whenever it comes
here.
I have only been in GT three years but am very proud and pleased to have this library and its staff in
my community,
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I just love our library!! I tell everone about it even folks back home in Phillyll Great ..place, activities
Ind fantastic_ people who work there... wonderful environment!-!
w that most teens like the horror, vampire, romance stuff. But we need more good books for
those of us who do not like that.
I like that you can have food, drinks and kids anywhere in the library. I wish that longer books had
onger check-out times.
1 like the library, but the selection is much smaller than in Round Rock. Would like more (and more
recent) media and books available.
I live outside the city limits and should not have to pay to use the library. I would be more inclined to
contribute to the library in donations if I was not charged an annual fee.
I love and anticipate receiving my bag of books that are delivered to me, thanks for that!
I love and appreciate the effort you put into the offerings you give to your patrons, the plethora of
books, the dvds, the cultural shows and activities, the welcoming and comfy atmosphere. Please dont
change too much! You're perfect just the way you are.
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I love GPL and I am so appreciative of all the time and thought that goes into your offerings, events
and practices.
I love my library. I always think of it as "My Library " and I never understand why everyone doesn't
love it. They are missing so much.
I love our library and want to use it more, but programs cause parking problems whenever I finally
have off work during open hours. I haven't been inside in a long long time.
I love our library! I am especially pleased that when I request that you buy a book that you actually do
and that I get to read it first. I also love all the children's programming. _
I love our library! My husband and I are readers and the only thing we'd change is to have more
books.
I love our Library. It's a welcoming place to sit with a friend and a coffee from the Red Poppy or come
and listen to music. The staff are very and you feel _ _
_friendly _welcome.
I love taking my kids to story time and the library events and parties when I cant
I love the children's programs and hope to see more offered!
I love the friendly attitude the library radiates in Georgetown.
I love the Georgetown Library!!
I love the Georgetown library. Even though I live outside the city limits and have to pay an annual fee,
it is more than worth it. I love coming to the library, and feel e_mp_ty_if I am_not able to go weekly.
I love the layout of the library, I love browsing the new books as I come in. I would ask that you
consider extending the timing of books on hold --my schedule prevents me from coming to claim my
books if the book happens to become available early in the week because my window closes before
the weekend when I would have come in to pick it up
I love the libraries children's programs
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I love the library and books and the availability of what I enjoy reading. I'd like more large print books
and series books that include the entire series
I love the library and the kids scavenger hunts!
I love the library, everyone is doing a great job.
I love the multiculturalism. It is one of the few places of community in this politically divisive time.
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I love the Red Poppy Cafe and hope it is always a part of the library. Also, I hope they continue to
accept Tex Share so those of us who don't have access to such a wonderful library like Georgetown's,
can still enjoy it with our membership in our little local library. We absolutely love the second hand
_b_o_ok store too!
I love the staff and the volunteers, always smiling, friendly and willing to help.
I love this library!
I love THIS library! _
I love this library. There's just a great vibe -- I love how welcoming y'all are to all populations -
children, teens, families, low income, you name it. You've done a great job.
I love you guys and Gtown would be at a loss with out you and your services.
I love youl
I often brag about how great the library is in Georgetown. The events, Cafe, art, layout, etc. is
everything you need/want in a local library. Keep up the great work!
I ften go to the children's area in the afternoon and evening and some times the staff in that section
does not seem to enjoy being there or want to engage with people. it's disappointing. The toys could
be updated most seem to be random pieces of things. Quiet toys with less pieces maybe better a
sensory table could be amazing on the patio by the children's area(beans,cups and small things to
bury). Puzzle checkout could be very awesome. Doing a very good Job thanks!
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rely visit any place besides the children's area but I love the atmosphere of the library and knowing
my kids can go and have somewhere to look at books and play a bit indoors. I also really love the
erDrive app since I rarely have time to sit down with a book but I can download books and
diobooks to my phone easily.
I read reviews and you order. Love you guys.
I really appreciate the community event rooms the library has. Also, the cafe! — _--
I really appreciate the GPL staff. I know they work VERY hard to serve the needs of the community.
I really appreciate the G-Town library!
I really enjoy the kids' programs at the library. Story time is a very important weekly acitvity for
parents with young kids.
I really like that now when I brouse the books from my computer, I do NOT have to go to overdrive to
brouse those books. It didi take me a while to figure out how to get those books on my kindle and
that I did! have to go i nto overdrive to do that. That's OK.
I really like the idea of lending out tools and camping equipment etc.
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I really like the library and still visit daily, but probably won't once I no longer work downtown since it
is too noisy everywhere, study rooms included. _
I r ally wish librarians, volunteers, and staff would be more friendly to patrons. I feel like my children
and myself are treated like we are an inconvenience. This is from the children's area and adult area.
My daughters have excitedly shared book titles and Library finds to employees and have been
brushed off. This is the library! I have kids that are excited to read! Please encourage this!
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I stopped paying for my membership because I could not find new releases on the shelves. My
options were to put my name on the wait list or buy them at SHP. You should consider having more
-than 2 copies of new releases available on the shelves for the 1st yr;
I think it is important to have real books and a/v material available. It would be too easy for the
government to determine what peopleshouldread, etc., if it were all electronic,
I think that the Sunday hours should be expanded to accommodate those people who may only have
that day to use the Library. Maybe open an hour later on some evenings too.
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I think the Georgetown Library is a very good example of a small-town library, and I hope it will
continue to grow and keep pace as the town grows. I've always been impressed by the lirary, its
director and staff.
I think the library and library staff as well as the red poppy cafe are all very fine.
I think the library is already a cultural center and force for improvement in Georgetown. Keep up the
good work?
I think the library is just about perfect. The music and art are terrific! The coffee shop is great. The
staff is super. I'm so glad that there are computers so that folks who don't have home access to the
Internet can get on line. Eric, and everybody, is doing a fantastic job! -�
I think the library is the best indoor public place in Georgetown.
I think the library is wonderful. I remember when we got a public library in my hometown. It was
small, but to me it was heaven. The library has become incredible - I remember going there in 2007
and the second floor was pretty empty. No more.
think the library's children's area is amazing!! My children love coming to the library and so do II
I think y'all are doing a great job! We spend so much time There and even bring friends when they
come in from out town. I wish the children's librarians would be a little friendlier. One is precious -
warm and welcoming. The others seem annoyed by the kids.
think you all do a great job. Best library I've been to ever!
I think you are doing a terrific job!
1 think you do a great job!
I think you guys are awesome!
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I thoroughly enjoy the Library, especially Second Hand Prose as I am able to expand my book
collection as well as my sons.
I thoughly enjoy our library. It is a place where I can get my favorite cup of tea, enjoy the peaceful
surroundings and art displays and escape from daily hustle and bustle.
I truly love this library and count it the very best feature -of Georgetown. So glad you're here.
I will always use the library primarily to borrow printed books.
I wish that there were more available audio books through Overdrive. I often cannot find any
available books to listen to that I haven't already read or that interest me (no I have lots of favorite
authors). Also, I wish that you would increase the limit of books on hold through Overdrive.
I yvork in the book store and am alarmed at the high quality books the library culls out especially for
children. I think the culling standards need to be revisited by experts not just dependent on the
number of checkouts. Many of these books can be read or used in the library and returned to the
shelf. Provide a basket for books which need to be reshelved. For sure, reassess culled books that
have been donated by individuals or local non-profit organizations..
I would like more books on hom_eschooling
I would like publishers and critics as well as children's artists to visit and talk. More info on hints on
writing children's books and the process to publication.
�I would like publishers and critics as well as children's book artists to visit and talk. More info on hints
on writing children's books and the process to publication.
I would like the checkout periods to be longer and to be able to renew an item !f there's no hold on it.
I would like to be able to see the status of my purchase requests.
I would like to see a daily story hour for young children and for the play area to change up the toys
perhaps quarterly. Possibly have themes and centers. I would like to see the children's area given
more_attention. Thank you.
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I would like to see enhanced programs for children
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I would like to see the library have cds of the Great Courses available to loan. You can get them used
for pretty cheap.
I would like to THANK YOU for the new door-to-door service you are providing for people like myself
who no longer drive. I can't say enough about this service. I love opening my red bag every other
Friday to see what wonderful materials have been placed in there. When I stopped driving one of the
things I fretted over was how would I get my books. Even though I very much liked being in the
environment of the library itself, this makes my life so much easier. Thank You so much !
Tlibrary.
d love for the Georgetown Public Library to have a branch on the west side of the interstate.
d love it if there was a payment program when you get behind on late fees or misplace a book
ttle while. We, my family would use and visit more of this were available.
d love to fiend more time at this library but it is the NOISIEST library I have ever spent time in.
tle cafe is okay - it could be improved. - but it's lively to have a spot to grab a coffee right in the
Regarding the noise - children, families, adults and even staff are ridiculously loud in
sation and activity_This keeps me from spending much time there. love to fiend more time at this library but it is the NOISIEST library I have ever spent time in.
The little cafe is okay - it could be improved. - but it's lively to have a spot to grab a coffee right in the
library. Regarding the noise - children, families, adults and even staff are ridiculously loud in
_conversation and activity. This keeps me from spending much time there.
I would love to see demonstrations on cooking, decorating and other hobbies!
I'd like to see a cleaner toy
I'd love to see extended hours on the weekends.
I'd love to see more parent and child programs offered on the weekends for working parents
I'm happy with the changes and growth.
I'm thankful that the library in a small city like Georgetown is so involved in enriching the lives of
others.
In my experience, libraries have always been, and hopefully will continue to be places for people to
freely (both libre and gratis) access and share information, even politically unpopular information.
Thank you for this valuable service.
In my opinion, the Georgetown Public Library is one of the finest I've ever accessed (I've lived in larger
and smaller communities).
In the years we have lived in Georgetown, we have seen the library continuously improving and
contributing to the life of the community. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for the
citizens of Georgetown to enrich our lives, improve our circumstances, and support our efforts _
Invest in public learning. Order materials the public requests. Feed the desire that already is present.
It is a fabulous place now, and I know it will continue to expand in the future.
It is a wonderful library.
It will be hard to improve services and activities as perfection is hard to improve. LOVE OUR LIBRARY!!
THANK YOU ALLH
It would be very helpful to group books by their genre, such as mysteries , westerns, sc!-fis, etc. It
would make it easier when looking for one type of reading to not have to go over the entire collection
to find a desirable selection.
It's a wonderful library.
It's the best library I have ever had the pleasure of using.
I've lived in a lot of places and used a lot of libraries and this one, by far, is the very best. It's so
inovative and encourages exploring art and music. It's hard to believe it's in a Republican county._
I've lived many places in the U.S. this is the best library I've ever found!_
Job well done. Thanks for supporting the arts in our community
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Keep the amazing work. The Library was a big deciding factor when looking for a new city to live in,
Keep the childrens events/activities alive and well! Us, Stay at home moms depend on these activities
for our sanity!!
Keep the innovation
Keep trying new ideas, programs. You're doing a wonderful job!
Keep up
Keep up the excellent programs and strive to become the best in every activity within and sponsored
by the library. _ _
Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work & thank you for having such a great Library!
Keep up the good work Eric and get the outside canopy built to give shade to people and keep the
Holloway water feature in good appearance.
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Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!!
Keep up the good work, Eric and staff!
_Keep up the good work. _ _
Keep up the good work. Thanks to all the volunteers.
Keep up the good work. Enjoy the special displays and events you put on. Please do not turn into a
homeless people's haven like some other librarys have.
Keep up the good work. I'd love to see more libraries strive to be like y'all. You are a gem and a
reflection of the community.
Keep up the great work!_
Keep up the great work. We appreciate everthing that yoi do! _
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Keep up your good work, Always a_ pleasure_ visiting the library. -_-
Libraries help build tomorrow's future. Don't forget to focus on the children in the community and
how you can help them grow_ and learn.
Love evertyhing aobut Georgetown Library; it is one in a million because of its friendliness, and
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Love Georgetown library, best library central Austin and surrounding Georgetown areas!
Love the GT library and the helpful_ knowledgeable staff!-
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Love the library
Love the library and all it ofgerrs
Love the library and all their services
Love the library and updated material it provides.
Love the library) _
Love the school art shows and the gingerbread houses. Best of Gtown.
Make the dvds 1 week instead of 2. How long does a person need to watch a 2 hour movie,
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More top authors in the Audio Book collection. It seems there are excessive copies from authorslimited ability.Moved to Georgetown approximately 7 months ago from the Dallas area. GPL is on a par above t
Mesquite library and puts the Dallas library system to shame! Thanks,
My compliments and my thanks! DouR & nell Benold dbenold@aol.com
My favorite place is the Georgetown Public Library
_My husband thinks it is the best place in town. I agree.
My kids and I absolutely love the children's library and programs! I hope to see funding continue to go
to buying more children's books and funding the children's programs. I would love to see more ways
for the kids to volunteer to help the community also. The kindness rocks were great. I am so proud to
live in a town where my kids can grow up loving the library and reading.
My only (very small) frustration is having to wait so long for new release books. My impression is that
you usually only have two copies of new books available, can you invest in more copies, especially
when the book is very popular?
Need more aud!obooks. My eyesight is failing and it is so much easier to listen to a book than read
one, even on my kindle.
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No, not really
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not really
one thought added if it will let me-- one week is not long enough for new arrivals, especially when 2. on
my list seem to hit at once!
Our library is a precious jewel for our whole community to enjoy. The library director and staff are to
be commended on the excellent ways they serve the public. We are so very grateful to see our tax
dollars used at the library and used_ well, unlike_ the e_way they have been used on the streets in town_
Our library is already the best ever
Our library is the greatest and answers so many needs _ ---------
Our whole family enjoys the library)
Parking may be a problem as the Georgetown population increases.
please bring the tea party for the children
Please bring back Tea Party for children
please buy more Overdrive audiobooks in non fiction
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Please don't cut children's programs, Children are the future. More parents need to know these
programs exist so that they may be utilized. They are valuable!
Please don't show the LBGTQ materials in open areas where young children are exposed. Respect
Please
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Please focus on children's programs!
.lease focus on children's programsl
Please have a Spanish class for adults!
V PLEASE if you work in the kids area, be warm, welcoming, and approachable.
Please increase the offerings of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. It would be really nice to see
,a larger and more diverse collection
,Please keep the library quieter. It's especially noisy on the first floor.
Please make the place more self serve and extend hours to adult u_se.
Please remove video games from children's section, and please put more tables out with books on
-them and more books at kids eye level to facilitate explorations
please sign up for hoopla. the access to audio books is not very good.
-Please try to display more "normal" art forms than those on display now. I am discusted every time I
walk down the stairs and see that oversize, grotesque male statue at the bottom of the stairs. How
about more "reality and less fantasy for a while?
Probably not achievable but if possible Library parking should be restricted to down town events
attendees as they tend to stay too long and make parking difficult for Library user's to find nearby
parking,_
Really appreciate the general atmosphere and attitude of staff. Have often overheard interactions
thatwould normally be very daunting but were handled very deftly by various members. Also Friends
of library/ Second Hand Prose is a treasure.
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Really like the new book reserve system. I come in twice a week to return and pick up more books.
Thank you.
Since the new library was built it has served the community well. It has now reached the full capacity
Invnl_alnno With nnrkino Tho rlirprtnr Mr Frir I achlav and hit ctaff are doine an excellent lob.
stop trying to be everything to all -stick to your mission -supporting reading & information via books,
ebooks, dvds etc _
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Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for all you do! I've been visiting your library since 2010 and it's continued to grow and
improve! I love Kindness Rocks!_
Thank you for all you do. The Georgetown Library is very welcoming and is a beautiful, calm place to
visit. I always enjoy it - whether I am picking up a book or connecting with a local community group
that meets there. Love that the Red Poppy is there for snacks/treats
Thank you for being available to the community
_Thank you for being such a wonderful place to go and relax_
Thank you for being there.
Thank you for continuing to nurture our community with the programs and books available, _
THANK YOU for creating HOMESCHOOL HAPPENINGS! There are hundreds of homeschooling families
in Georgetown and W!ICo, and we truly appreciate the scheduling of events for homeschooled
children.:)
Thank you for doing this survey and considering feedback. :) may you be blessed —_
Thank you for helping to make the current Library so nice for us and for your interest to improve the
services and environment of the Library for the future.
Thank you for making my life as a semi invalid more tolerable!
Thank you for making this the best library ever!
Thank you -for provide such excellent and varied programs and being so involved with our community,
Thank you for providing such a beautiful center in our community
Thank you for providing the current wide fiction selection and the genealogical section.
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Thank you for your continuing efforts to build and sustain a vibrant place for community efforts.,
thank you for your services _
Thank you library for all you do and provide!
Thank you library, for everything you do! I make great use of the ability to reserve books. I have a
disability that prevents me from spending lots of time on my feet. I would never be able to provide
the variety of book to my children and find the perfect book for myself,f without the amazing reserve
service. _
Thank you to all staff, they are very friendly and helpful. The children's activities are awesome,
Thank you very much for the survey_ and -I love_ the library and everything you offer. Bless you
Thank you!
_T_hank you!
Thank you, I love the library, — — _
Thanks for all you do to make our library the absolute best, and having a fantastic staff work for you.
Thanks for all your hard work _ M
the 2025 questions are not important enough for me to answer as I am almost 801
The adult coloring circle is a great program. Would like to see more programs like that. Throughout
the day and evenings, also for weekends
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The children's area is very noisy.
The electronic library is rather pitiful and the wait time is ridiculous for new books. I will probably
have to wait 35 weeks for Sue Grafton's new book "Y." I am 75th on the list and you have two books!
This makes your e-library almost totally useless.
The Georgetown Library is a jewel! A real asset to the entire community. Hard to think of anything
to improve!The Georgetown library is one of the biggest assets for our community. Keep it a showplace.
The Georgetown Library sets the bar quite high for what every small town library dreams it could be.
The Georgetown Public Library already meets so many of the perks and needs of the community... the
staff is amazing, the events are rewarding, the communal space is inviting and safe.
The Georgetown Public Library is a great resource for the community. As Georgetown grows and
becomes more diverse, I hope the library continues to serve the needs of all the community. It will
take some work to make sure this happens.
the GPI- is an exceptional resource for the community as well as the people associated with it
The GPI is one of Georgetowns greatest asset. Keep on serving the community in arts, culture and
activities for all the citizens. I LOVE GPM _
he idea of cooking classes in the library is concerning. With the prevalence of food allergies, we
already choose to avoid the library for many events because there are lots of kids events that are
handing out candy, even things like Reese's Peanut Butter cups which are a nut allergy nightmare.
Food does not have to be the default treat.
The library is a gentle place to be, I always smile when I walk through the door. Thank you for being
there.
The library is a great place ... a real center of activity for our community. I love the heavy usage that it
enjoys. May it ever be so! ----_----...___
The library is a treasure! We need more parking space.
The library is a wonderful and welcoming place ..... a very large PLUS to our city!! Thank you
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-he library is a wonderful place to enjoy the joy of learning through reading. — _
The library is community -based now, it seems to me. My only concern, that of diversity, may be that
Georgetown's Hispanic and black members are of small numbers.
The library is doing a great job of offering many venues to the city of Georgetown. From special
children's programs, teen programs, to music programs and tax and craft classes it is a wonderful
asset to all the us
The library is great!
'The library is my favorite place in G'town. A way to have books delivered to my home might be useful
in the future. The Metropolotian Library System in Okla. City had such a program. It worked through
the postal service. They may have had a grant.
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The Library is providing a great venue for citizens now in many ways and I hope you continue and add
improvements!
The library is so very much better than it was in 1981 when we moved here. Especially since it hires
professional librarians. I had to go to the Southwestern library to help my children get material to
write high school papers then.__
The library provides necessary services with a welcoming environment and knowledgable staff.
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The library rocks!
the only problem I have is that many times, books I've turned in have stayed on my account and
auses Issues. Fixing check -in processes would be great.
The people who work the front desk are very helpful, but seem to be short staffed at times. Would be
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The primary reason I wanted to complete this survey is this: in the past we were a family that went to
�he library almost weekly, But since moving to Gtown, I avoid taking my child with me to the library.
It really bothers me that you have so many computers w/ video games in the kid's area. My son does
NOT want to look at books at the library. He only wants to play video games. To me, this is the exact
opposite of the what should happen.The
quality of life in Georgetown is much enhanced by its public library
The WOW is wonderful, especially for us in Sun City. Saves having to drive the 8 miles to the main
library!
There should be more fun activities for young adults. I feel like the Library mostly caters to kids and
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This is the best library I've ever known in all the many places I've lived --just keep doing what you're
doing, You're my home away from home.
This is the noisiest library I have ever been in - I attempted to study here on multiple occasions and
could not concentrate due to the noise so I drove farther to find a more suitable study space. -
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Thouogh I do not have a library card, I am very proud of our library. I bring out of town visitors to our
library and they are also impressed.
We absolutely LOVE our library! 1 have 3 children (ages 2, 8 & 10), and we have been attending MANY
kids' events since we moved here in 2008. 1 often tell people how spoiled we are because we have
such a great library. I'm sure even after my children are grown and gone, I will continue utilizing our
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We absolutely love our library! The kids' area and programs are just awesome! I have a 2 year old, 8
year old, and 10 year old, so we've been attending story times and summer programming and tween
programs for a while now. We LOVE all of the stuff our kids' librarians do! �_—
We are absolutely against the word "progressive" being used in ANY of the Georgetown slogans &'
whatnot. The word has several meanings & can be construed sending the wrong message!!!
We are blessed to have such an active, usable library in GT
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We are grateful to have a library that is always striving for excellence. __ _ _ _ __
We are so appreciative of the caring and quality of the staff and direction forged by the leaders of the
Georgetown Library. It is not an easy task to continue to bring an open environment for discussions,
art, music, etc. to our community.—_
We come to the library every Friday after school. It would be helpful if hold items could be held on
the shelf for 7 days. There have been several occasions where we checked out reserved shelf items
on Friday and then received an email on Saturday informing us we had items waiting on the shelf for
us. If you had a 7 day hold, the books would still be on the shelf when we came on our weekly trip to
the library. Thank you!
We have been going to story time at the library for four years. It is a part of our life. We love our
library!
We live in Leander and have library cards to all the surrounding towns. You guys are hands down the
best! I've yet to reach the limit on books checked out (90 is my record) and I'm so astounded that I
can reserve books to my heart's content. Thank you! As a mom of three small homeschooled boys,
you are making quality literature affordable and doable. Only request, could you make the holds be
available for pick up for 7 days? Then I can come in once a week instead of randomly, and never miss!
We live story time and borrowing books!We
love and appreciate the GIRL and especially the WOWMobile to Sun City.
We love children's story time, extensive children's book selections, and the great play area- keeps the
library relevant and worth visiting often in this electronically -accessed world!
We love GPL!
we love or library you are th best
We love our library_ especially the children's programming!
We LOVE our library and have utilized the awesome children's programs and events for 10 years now.
They do an awesome job and offer so much!
We love our library and our librarians.
we love our library and visit at least once/week. we hope that as more and more families move to the
georgetown area that the library will continue to grow their children's book collection and children's
programming so that everyone in our community has access to children's books, to literacy programs,
and for kids to havespace where reading and literacy is encouraged and fostered. _
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We LOVE our library! The programming (especially for children) is phenomenal!
We love the children's programs. Keep them up!
We love the Georgetown Library and thanks to all staff
We love the GPI. and prefer it to other area libraries. It has a great atmosphere that we enjoy,
We love the library and would love more activities for babies, toddlers, and kids during the morning
and day hours that will help them flourish!
We love the library and would love more activities for babies, toddlers, and kids during the morning
and day hours that will help them flourish!
We love the library!
We love this library. As previously mentioned in the survey, we do not live in Georgetown; we choose
to belong to this library. Everything about is is alluring to us -we are avid readers. The selection of
new and existing titles is Impressive; the staff is always helpful and gracious. We appreciate how
responsive the team is to the demand to new releases -Le, I was on the list recently for The House of
Spies from Dan Silva and was 147 on the list -conceivably years -but they bought 14 copies. _
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We love your library
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We travel frequently so we buy books from your library store to take along with us_
.hat a wonderful asset this is to our community
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is Wired Wednesday? I do feel the staff members are serious (as opposed to friendly) but I love
rary in Georgetown and am very thankful for all it does with the community, for the community
e provisions.ever I ask the library to purchase a book or DVD there is no response to my request. The only
now the request is granted is when I am notified my item is available. This can takeweeks_here were away you could have more parking available. This is becoming a serious problem
peak times. ------- you had a larger selection of Ebooks.mited free activities for babies and toddlers, the library has provided a fun atmosphere, where
excited to go to each week.
Wonderful staff
Would like more info through e mail
Would like to see better selections of kids books and series and also more tween & young adult books
Yes, that often if I look for a popular book, I rarely can get it for weeks and months. Seems the library
doesn't buy added books.
You areall doing a great job. Thank you.
You are all so awesome. I can't believe I ever lived in a community without the likes of you
You are doing a great job
You are doing a great job! Keep it up!
You do a great job, thank you!
You guys are amazing, you guys are constantly making me redefine the antiquated narrow view of
what a library is. Keep up the good work
You guys rock and I believe the staff works hard to keep the library as fantastic as it is. I love coming
here to read, study, or simply get out of my house without necessarily spending money. Though I do
love the muffins at the cafe downstairs...
You have a nice place.
You need at least 2 more employees because of increased workload/patrons, esp. at the front desk
and the reference desk.
You need more biographies otherwise it's an excellent library
Your homebound service is absolutely wonderful ---miss Michele Harber, but the new lady, Sheila, is
doing a fantastic job._ Your online presence is awesome! Love your website, catalog, online account management, self -
checkout service. You are doing an excellent job of reaching out to all segments of the community
and making th e library an appealing place. Cafe and Second -Hand Prose great additions. Could spend
whole days there ... Thank you!!.
Your selection of both fiction and now fiction seemed geared to a young (teenager) population and
not an adult one.Formerly a resident of sueban Atlanta and East Coast FL I bekieve both locations
offered a better selection of new issues ,
Your Staff are wonderful!
You're great as you are! Keep up the good work! But please label all plants outside so we can learn
what they are called.