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Five Minnesota Libraries Earn Star Status: Grand Marais Library among them.

Dec 20, 2021 04:40PM ● By Editor

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From the Grand Marais Public Library - December 20, 2021


Grand Marais Public Library is pleased to announce it has once again achieved 5-star ranking in the annual Library Journal Star Libraries standings. Baudette Public Library and Ely Public Library both earned 5-star designations this year, and Two Harbors Public Library earned 4-star status giving Arrowhead Library System 4 of the 5 libraries in Minnesota to achieve this benchmark. Grand Marais Library Director Amanda St. John commented, “It’s tremendously exciting to see our libraries’ commitment to the public and high quality library service reflected in this report.”  

On behalf of staff, Library Director Amanda St. John receives a proud patron’s gift of flowers. Submitted photo


Library Journal’s 2021 star rankings are based on data collected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services during the 2019 fiscal year. Metrics include the number of people who visit the library, the number of items that circulate, the number of Wi-Fi connections and uses of computers in the library, all relative to the base population of the community. In 2017, Grand Marais library became one of only 13 libraries in the country to receive the status 10 years in a row. Said St. John, “We statistically rise in rank for a variety of reasons, but it’s our community’s and staff’s love for this library that makes it such a desirable and magnetic place to be.” 

The Grand Marais Public Library increases knowledge, inspires creativity, removes barriers, and builds community across Cook County. Learn more about take and make kits, free State Parks Passes, and early literacy reading programs for children by calling the library at 218-387-1140, or visit online at grandmaraislibrary.org. 

Contact:
Amanda St John
Library Director
(218) 387-1140
[email protected] Marais Public Library
104 2nd Ave W, Box 280
Grand Marais, MN  55604


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