Notes & Memories

On this page, you will find audio files from online survey submissions and “My Favorite Library Moment” notes. Enjoy!

Audio files from online survey submissions

For the online survey, patrons and non-patrons had the ability to leave audio notes to add more context to the responses they provided. Here are some summaries of what we heard.

Non-Patron Notes

Audio A non-patron was identified as anyone who had yet to go to the library within the 12 months prior to taking the survey.

What is your favorite library memory?

Favorite Library Memory

What community organizations or outlets should the library partner with?

Potential Partners

How would budget cuts to library services impact you or the community?

Budget Cuts Impact

Why haven’t you visited the library?

Reason For Not Visiting

How else can the library reach people?

Ways to Reach People

What other suggestions do you have for the library to engage communities?

Suggestions For Engagement

Patron Notes

A patron was identified as anyone who had been to the library within the 12 months prior to taking the survey.

What is your favorite library memory?

Favorite Library Memory

What community organizations should the library partner with?

Partnerships To Explore

What programs or services should the library invest in?

Investment Opportunities

What changes would you make to the library’s hours of operation?

Thoughts On Operating Hours

How can the library better reach people?

Strategies to Reach People

What programs or services do you value most?

Most Critical Programs & Services

“My Favorite Library Moment”

During the project, individuals were provided with the chance to leave notes expressing their appreciation for various aspects of our Milwaukee Public Libraries. Here are some of the moments people shared.

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