VersoFest 2025 Survey

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Welcome to the 2025 VersoFest Survey

Welcome to The Westport Library’s VersoFest survey. Your responses will be used to improve our programs and services and ensure The Westport Library’s work supports its mission of empowering individuals and fostering a connected, inclusive community. Your responses are anonymous and only the collective data from all participants will be analyzed with respect to the Library’s Privacy Policy and Data Collection Statement. You must be 14 years of age or older to respond to the survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

By continuing, you acknowledge that The Westport Library will use this information for improvement of its programs and services.

I am 14 years old or older. *

VersoFest Experience

The following questions ask about your experience at this year’s VersoFest media festival.

1. Have you attended VersoFest before?

Yes
No
Not sure

2. How did you hear about VersoFest? Select all that apply.

Library website
Social media
Email newsletter
Library signage
Word of mouth
I attended last year
Other

2b. Please specify.

3. What events did you attend?

Patti Smith – April 3
The Wallflowers – April 4
Weekend Kickoff – April 5
Graffiti 101 with 5iveFingaz – April 5
Born to Run at 50 – April 5
Black Thought with June Archer – April 5
Henry Rollins with Nabil Ayers – April 5
Paul Shaffer with Christine Ohlman – April 6
None - I couldn't make it there
Other

3b. Please specify.

4. How satisfied were you with the VersoFest experience overall?

Very Dissatisfied Very Satisfied
0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

5. Please explain your rating.

6. What was your favorite part of VersoFest 2025?

7. Did you encounter any challenges during VersoFest?

7b. Please explain.

8. What types of media are you most interested in seeing at future VersoFests?

	Not at all interested		Interested		Very interested
Film	Not at all interestedFilm Not at all interested	Film	InterestedFilm Interested	Film	Very interestedFilm Very interested
Television	Not at all interestedTelevision Not at all interested	Television	InterestedTelevision Interested	Television	Very interestedTelevision Very interested
Writing	Not at all interestedWriting Not at all interested	Writing	InterestedWriting Interested	Writing	Very interestedWriting Very interested
Visual Arts	Not at all interestedVisual Arts Not at all interested	Visual Arts	InterestedVisual Arts Interested	Visual Arts	Very interestedVisual Arts Very interested
Media Production	Not at all interestedMedia Production Not at all interested	Media Production	InterestedMedia Production Interested	Media Production	Very interestedMedia Production Very interested
Podcasting	Not at all interestedPodcasting Not at all interested	Podcasting	InterestedPodcasting Interested	Podcasting	Very interestedPodcasting Very interested
Radio	Not at all interestedRadio Not at all interested	Radio	InterestedRadio Interested	Radio	Very interestedRadio Very interested

9. What are the most important factors for you when choosing to attend an event like VersoFest? Select all that apply.

Location
Affordability
Quality of programs
Social/community aspect (able to meet others)
Other

9b. Please explain.

Your Connection to The Westport Library

The following questions ask about your connection to The Westport Library.

10. Do you have a library card?

Yes - at The Westport Library
Yes - at another library
No

11. Have you ever been to The Westport Library before?

No, I've never been
This was my first visit
Yes, I've been before
Not sure

VersoFest Impact

VersoFest celebrates storytelling in all of its forms, and is The Westport Library’s commitment to offering innovative media experiences and establishing libraries as creators of cultural content. The following questions ask about the impact of VersoFest on your perception of the library.

12. Please respond to the following statements. VersoFest demonstrates that The Westport Library…

	Strongly Disagree		Neutral		Strongly Agree	N/A
is a hub for innovation	Strongly Disagreeis a hub for innovation Strongly Disagree	is a hub for innovation	Neutralis a hub for innovation Neutral	is a hub for innovation	Strongly Agreeis a hub for innovation Strongly Agree	N/Ais a hub for innovation N/A
is a space for community-driven storytelling.	Strongly Disagreeis a space for community-driven storytelling. Strongly Disagree	is a space for community-driven storytelling.	Neutralis a space for community-driven storytelling. Neutral	is a space for community-driven storytelling.	Strongly Agreeis a space for community-driven storytelling. Strongly Agree	N/Ais a space for community-driven storytelling. N/A
is a place for cultural engagement.	Strongly Disagreeis a place for cultural engagement. Strongly Disagree	is a place for cultural engagement.	Neutralis a place for cultural engagement. Neutral	is a place for cultural engagement.	Strongly Agreeis a place for cultural engagement. Strongly Agree	N/Ais a place for cultural engagement. N/A

13. Do you agree with the following statements?

	Strongly Disagree		Neutral		Strongly Agree	N/A
VersoFest fosters mentorship among artists.	Strongly DisagreeVersoFest fosters mentorship among artists. Strongly Disagree	VersoFest fosters mentorship among artists.	NeutralVersoFest fosters mentorship among artists. Neutral	VersoFest fosters mentorship among artists.	Strongly AgreeVersoFest fosters mentorship among artists. Strongly Agree	N/AVersoFest fosters mentorship among artists. N/A
VersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types.	Strongly DisagreeVersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types. Strongly Disagree	VersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types.	NeutralVersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types. Neutral	VersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types.	Strongly AgreeVersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types. Strongly Agree	N/AVersoFest offers opportunities to engage in a wide range of media types. N/A
VersoFest creates a welcoming space.	Strongly DisagreeVersoFest creates a welcoming space. Strongly Disagree	VersoFest creates a welcoming space.	NeutralVersoFest creates a welcoming space. Neutral	VersoFest creates a welcoming space.	Strongly AgreeVersoFest creates a welcoming space. Strongly Agree	N/AVersoFest creates a welcoming space. N/A

14. What are three words you would use to describe VersoFest?

15. Anything else you'd like to share with us?

About You

The following questions ask for information about you.

16. What is your zip code?

17. What is your age? *

14-18
19-25
26-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+
Prefer not to disclose

18. What is your gender? *

Man
Woman
Non-binary
Other
Prefer not to disclose

Your age does not meet our minimum criteria. Thanks for stopping by!

Welcome to the 2025 VersoFest Survey

VersoFest Experience

Your Connection to The Westport Library

VersoFest Impact

About You

Library Hours

Quick Links

Landmark Events & Programs

Welcome to the 2025 VersoFest Survey

VersoFest Experience

Your Connection to The Westport Library

VersoFest Impact

About You

Library Hours

Quick Links

Landmark Events & Programs

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