Demonstration of Need
The Board of Directors has consulted many methods and resources to develop a comprehensive demonstration of need, including:
- Statistical Comparisons & Analysis
- Community Feedback
- Southington Plan of Conservation and Development
- Current Building Conditions & ADA Compliance Assessment
Statistical Data
Statistical charts based on pre-pandemic usage, developed by the Connecticut State Library, allowed comparison of the Southington Public Library to other local libraries or those similar in size (population) and wealth (ANGELC).
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Community Feedback
Feedback from the community was sought at many different times and in many different ways for more than 10 years. Some of those avenues are discussed below.
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Community Survey - November 2019
Comments and data from this survey:
Post-Pandemic Outlook Survey - June 2021
A final survey, to ensure the community still stands behind their needs and wants from 2019 and before the pandemic, was conducted in June of 2021. There were 370 responses.
The second question read: “Please select your top priority for the future building.”
The survey provides the three priorities that don’t relate to necessary infrastructure and Code compliance. Survey participates were allowed to select more than one option. The second chart shows write-in options.
The survey provides the three priorities that don’t relate to necessary infrastructure and Code compliance. Survey participates were allowed to select more than one option. The second chart shows write-in options.
Southington Plan of Conservation & Development
The Southington Public Library is not expected to be adequate for community needs to 2026. The full plan can be viewed at the link below.
Existing Building Conditions & ADA Compliance Assessment
Accessibilities (Americans with Disabilities Act)
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