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Darien Library Named a ‘Star Library’ by Library Journal for 14th Time (and the Only Star Library in CT)

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For the 14th year in a row, Darien Library has been recognized by Library Journal as a Star Library in its annual review of U.S. public libraries. The winning streak doesn’t get any longer than that — the magazine has only been naming libraries “Star Library” for 14 years. A total of 262 libraries were named “Star Library” by the magazine this year. Libraries were scored based on statistics in various areas, and the comparisons were adjusted on a per capita basis to account for differences in the populations each library served. The areas that were compared included circulation of library materials, electronic materials circulated, attendance at library programs, visits to the library, wifi sessions and numbers of computer users.

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Darien Library Again Ranked One of Top Libraries in the U.S. by Library Journal

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Darien Library has been designated a five-star library by Library Journal for the 12th time in the 12 years that the magazine has been ranking libraries nationwide in its index. — an announcement from Darien Library

“A five-Star ranking by Library Journal is a recognition of how much the Darien community values and uses the library,” said library Director Alan Kirk Gray. “Out of more than 9,000 libraries nationwide, only 85 are ranked at the top. “That’s both a measure of Darien Library’s great staff and the overwhelming support of the community and our users. It’s also a spur for us to make sure we continue to provide great customer service every day.”

The ranking came in Library Journal’s list of American Star Libraries 2019, part of the LJ Index of Public Library Service.