Teen Library Council

Please provide the following information:

Name
Street Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Home Phone
E-mail
PINES Card #:

Which school do you attend:

Terrell Academy Terrell Middle-High Do not attend school in Dawson

Grade:

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

How often do you visit the library?

3 or more times a week 2 times per week 1 time per week 2 times per month 1 time per month Less than 1 time per month

If you use the library, what do you use it for? Select all that apply:

Checking out books/magazines for personal use                                   
selecting videos                                                 
Using the computers to play games or chat                                                                     
Meeting and talking with friends                                                
Checking out books/magazines for homework 
Using library equipment (copiers & fax machine)
Checking out audio books
Using computers to access the internet 
Using computers to type papers and reports
Checking out videos or assisting parents in selecting videos
Quiet place to do homework 
Attending programs 
Watching videos
Getting information for school assignments

Why don't you use the library?:

Can't get to the library-no transportation                                          
Bad experience in past with library staff    
Not enough time/too busy doing other things
Nothing in the library to interest me
Not sure what the library has to offer me
Don't need it    

What would make the library easy to use? Select all that apply:

More staff to help you
More help in learning how to use library materials
More help in learning how to use the computers
Better selection of materials for teenagers
Programs on interesting topics

What do you like to read? Select all that apply:

Historical                                
Fiction                                   
Non-Fiction                               
Horror                                  
Science Fiction                           
Mystery/Suspense                          
Action-Adventure                          
Drama                                   
Series books (Fear Street, Sweet Valley)  
Humor                                     
Self-Help                                                            
Biographies                               
Romance                                   
Inspirational

What types of programs would you like to attend? Select all that apply:

Meet radio DJ            Teen Swap Meet           
Game Hour                Homework/Study Sessions
Poetry Slam              Book Discussions         
Author Talks             College/Career Night   
Yoga                     Calligraphy              
Sports                   Babysitting             
Computers                Problem-Solving          
Crafts                   Plays                  
Writing                  Other                    

Other programs you would like to attend that are not listed:

Who are your favorite authors ?

What Non-fiction subjects do you like to read about ?

What would be the best time for you to attend programs?

Saturday morning Saturday evening Monday night After school (3-6) Evenings (7-9)

What makes you come to the library ?

What do you dislike about the library ?

How would you make the library better?

List two of your favorite magazines.

Sex:   Male Female

Which do you prefer to read?  Paperback Hardback

Would you be interested in volunteering?  Yes No

If yes, what type of volunteer opportunities are you interested in?  Library Community Both