September is Library Card Sign-up Month and according to a nationwide Harris Poll taken in August 2008 Americans love their libraries. The results of the survey are below.
- Two thirds (68%) of Americans currently own a library card.
- Almost all Americans (92%) say they view their local library as an important education resource.
- Seven in ten agreed their local library is:
*a pillar of the community (72%),
*a community center (71%)
*a family destination (70%)
*and a cultural center (69%)
- Overall, people are satisfied with their public library.
*(59%) are extremely or very satisfied with their public library
*an additional one in five (22%) are somewhat satisfied
- Among those that have a library card, the satisfaction is even higher
*over two-thirds (68%) say they are extremely or very satisfied
*an additional one in five (22%) are somewhat satisfied with their public library
- Even those who do not have a library card express satisfaction with their libraries
*two in five (40%) are extremely or very satisfied
*21% percent are somewhat satisfied.
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