Every year Library Journal groups eligible libraries by total operating expenditures and compares them to peer libraries. Their rating is based on five measures: library visits, circulation, program attendance, public internet terminal use, and electronic circulation. For more information, check out their article in Library Journal.
This year, seven libraries in the TRaiLS service area received a star rating in the 2016 LJ Index of Public Library Service.
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Springfield Public Library received 3 stars.
John A Stahl Memorial Library in West Point received 3 stars.
Gardner Public Library in Wakefield received 4 stars.
Creighton Public Library received 4 stars.
Weeping Water Public Library received 4 stars.
Neligh Public Library received 5 stars.
Hartington Public Library received 5 stars.