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United Way survey spotlights library access gaps in Box Elder County; commissioners request follow-up
Summary
United Way of Northern Utah presented a survey showing most respondents do not use the county bookmobile and that parents view full library access for children in outlying areas as highly important.
Heather Crockett of United Way of Northern Utah presented results of a library-access survey to the Box Elder County Commissioners, arguing the county should consider options to expand full library access for children in outlying communities.
Crockett said the Box Elder Early Childhood Coalition runs Read, Talk, Play Everyday, an outreach campaign to boost preschool enrollment and readiness. The coalition's survey received 53 responses; Crockett reported the following key findings from that survey and additional data she compiled:
- 53 survey responses were received. - 74% of respondents said they do not use the bookmobile. - When asked how important access to checkout books is for children in outlying areas, 95% said "very…
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