St. Charles Public Library receives national ranking

St. Charles Public Library has been awarded a three-star rating in a national ranking of Library Journal Index of Public Library Service’s annual review of public libraries.

There are 5,608 public libraries rated nationwide and only 262 qualified as star libraries, according to a news release from the St. Charles Public Library. St. Charles was one of 16 libraries in Illinois to receive distinction, the release stated.

The Library Journal Index is a national rating system designed to recognize and promote public libraries in the U.S. The journal reviews public library data such as physical circulation, electronic circulation, library visits, program attendance, internet computer usage, public WiFi sessions and electronic retrievals. 

The St. Charles Public Library is located temporarily at 305 S. Ninth Street in St. Charles. For more information, go to scpld.org or call 630-584-0076.