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CHILDREN find Wiltshire libraries friendly, helpful and a place they want to go, a survey has found.

The survey took place in autumn last year in 17 of the Wiltshire County Council run libraries, including some mobile libraries.

Every child aged up to 15 years old who visited these libraries in that period was given the opportunity to take part, with parents and carers completing the survey on behalf of very young children, and 2,179 questionnaires were returned.

Eight seven per cent of the children rated their library as good overall, which matches exactly the national target. In total 99.7 per cent rated their library good or ok overall.

Additionally more than 90 per cent of those surveyed thought the library was friendly, safe, a place they want to come, bright and cheerful and a place with lots to interest them.

Sarah Hillier, county children's librarian, said: "We are grateful to all the children who took part in this survey, the results are fantastic.

"There were many positive comments about the individual libraries, as well as some constructive suggestions for improvements. We are looking at the key areas for improvement and have either already instigated them or are considering the suggestions in future planning."

The results of the surveys will be made available through participating libraries and on the county council's website later this year.

4:32pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

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