Orrville Public Library earns 4-star rating
The Orrville Public Library has received four stars from Library Journal’s national rating system. Nationwide, out of the 5,846 libraries that submitted data, only 261 libraries were honored with this award.
Orrville Public Library has received four stars from Library Journal’s national rating system. Current ratings are based on 2019 data, which includes library visits, circulation, program attendance, public internet computer usage, e-media circulation and Wi-Fi sessions.
Out of the 251 Ohio libraries that submitted data, Orrville Public Library was one of only 27 Ohio libraries to receive the award. This is the 14th year stars have been awarded to libraries, and nationwide, out of the 5,846 libraries that submitted data, only 261 libraries were honored with the award.
“We are very proud to be among those that received stars this year,” said Daphne Silchuk-Ashcraft, the library’s director. “It is a true honor to receive stars once again, rating our library service among the top libraries across the nation.
“The staff at Orrville Public Library recognizes that libraries are changing. We embrace the idea that library service needs to evolve with the various needs of our patrons. We are grateful for all the support we receive in our community and look forward to providing exceptional service into the future.”
Go to www.libraryjournal.com/page/americas-star-libraries-2021 for more information about Library Journal’s award process.
—March Book Buzz will take place on Facebook on Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. No registration is necessary.
—March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, but Orrville Public Library will celebrate all week long. Come to the children’s department during the week of Feb. 28 to join the celebration. Throughout the week, there will be free games, crafts, photos ops and more.
—Registration for Orrville Public Library’s April Teen Book Box will be March 14-26. Using the registration information you provide, a Book Box will be created for you. Your customized Book Box will include two library books, a handful of treats and a couple of trinkets. Register on the website calendar at www.orrville.lib.oh.us or call the information desk at 330-683-1065. Your Book Box will be available to pick up the week of April 4, and you must be registered in order to pick up a customized box.
—The Small Business Reference Center is one of many free databases offered through Orrville Public Library’s website at www.orrville.lib.oh.us. There are start-up kits and business plans, state-specific and small business type resources, and information on accounting, hiring, tax deductions and more.
From the drop-down menu on the website, click the Adult tab and then click Research Databases. Under the Research heading, click Plus many more, then scroll to Small Business Reference Center. If accessing the page from outside the library, you will need to enter your library-card number.
Call the library at 330-683-1065.