This is the 15th year in which Library Journal has scored U.S. public libraries on the LJ Index of Public Library Service and awarded Star Library ratings. The 2022 scores and ratings are based on FY20 data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Public Library Survey (PLS).

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New stars, repeat stars, and changing constellations, plus what’s next for Star Libraries

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Where this year’s Star Libraries are located and what states are missing

By the Numbers

2022 Star Library Index Scores by Spending Category

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