Eight CO Public Libraries Listed in LJ Index of Star Libraries

Colorado’s “star” libraries include:

Fleming Community Library
Denver Public Library
San Miguel Library District # 1/Telluride
Swink School/Public Library
La Veta Regional Library District
Douglas County Libraries
Ridgway Library District
Pitkin County Library

 “The LJ Index of Public Library Service 2010, Library Journal’s national rating of public libraries, identifies 258 “star” libraries. Created by Ray Lyons and Keith Curry Lance, and based on 2008 data from the IMLS, it rates 7,407 public libraries. The top libraries in each group get five, four, or three stars. All included libraries, stars or not, can use their scores to learn from their peers, expand service to their communities, and advocate for support.” More at: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/articlereview/886935-457/americas_star_libraries_2010_top-rated.html.csp

~Nicolle