By Staff
Feb. 24, 2021: The Bronxville Public Library was recognized in the prestigious Library Journal "America Star Library" rankings for 2020. The Library Journal rates US public libraries based on selected output measures such as per capita circulation, e-circulation, visits, and program attendance.
The award is granted to the top 4.7% (262 of 5,608) of qualified public libraries. The Bronxville Library is the only one in Westchester to receive the award.
Greg Wirszyla, Director of the Bronxville Library, commented "our library has a universal appeal and its cultural influence goes beyond that of books and reading."
Several enthusiastic residents were also excited to hear about the award. Library enthusiast Teresa Brady commented, "The Library has been a gem before and during the pandemic. " Another resident added, "The Bronxville library is one of the truly special places in the village - a great place to find a book, study, read quietly, and entertain the littlest ones. It's great they have been recognized in this way."
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