Do you patronize the Atherton library? If so, the library staff wants to hear your opinion. A needs-assessment survey is underway for the branch library at 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane.

Carine Risley, the new Atherton library branch manager, said she hopes everyone who lives or works in Atherton, or who uses the library, will participate. The study will look at how well the library is meeting its patrons' current needs.

The San Mateo County library system has contracted with Anderson Brule Architects to conduct the study, which includes a focus group, interviews with "key informants," and an online survey.

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