Got an opinion on your local library? Surprise officials want to hear it loud and clear. According to a city announcement, the Surprise Public Library System is hitting the books on a mission for community feedback as it flips the page on its first year under city management.

The library is calling on patrons to pipe up through an online survey available now through June 3, they're looking for the good, the bad, and the literary ugly, the survey is posing questions on everything from library operations, to how satisfied folks are with the books on the shelves to what kids and adults might want to see in future programming. Voice your views on the stacks right here.

The city’s move aims to align the library closer with the heartbeat of its user base — ensuring the shelves are stocked not just with books, but with community spirit and desire. The Surprise Public Library System is apparently set to shuffle through the survey responses in June, with plans to broadcast the results to the public.

What does this mean for Surprise's book lovers? It's your shot to be a part of the library's next chapter — so don't bookmark your thoughts for later, the city's made it clear that they're craving your critical commentary to overhaul the service and program roster, they're all ears and pencil ready to make sure the resource budget hits where it's most wanted. To get the full scoop or to bend an ear, check out surprisepubliclibrary.gov or call the library line at 623.222.2900.