406:(LJ) rated and recognized America’s Star Libraries and SPL earned has earned rankings seven times (2021, 2020, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008). LJ evaluates over 7,000 public libraries across the nation and selects under 300 libraries as providing quality service and excellent value. They chose an index of public library output based upon four related per capita output indicators: visits, circulation, program attendance, and public Internet computer use for libraries at various budget levels.
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