Jacksonville Public Library receives Star Rating

(Library staff gather in front of a holiday tree decorated with
customer creations of the library is "my ticket to")

The Jacksonville Public Library has been named of of America's Star Libraries in the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. The LJ Index identified the library as a Star Library from 7,268 public libraries nationwide, based on circulation, visitors, program attendance and public internet use. The Institute of Museum Library Services, the federal agency representing American museums and libraries, provided the data.

The Jacksonville Public Library's usage has increased dramatically. Increase in library customer visits, materials borrowed and website count have further demonstrated the need for the Jacksonville Public Library to continue offering quality services to Jacksonville residents. The library's website, which can be accessed 24/7, had an 11 percent increase from 4.6 million to 5.1 million. An increase of six percent from 2007/08. Also, more than 220,000 people attended free programs at 21 library locations.