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VAN WERT — For the 12th year in a row, The Brumback Library has been
recognized as one of the best public libraries in the United States. The
library has
Brumback Library named a Star Library
Information submitted The Brumback Library
VAN WERT – For the 11th year in a row, The Brumback Library has been
recognized as one of the best public libraries in the United States. The
library has again been given a star designation by Library Journal, one
of only 31 libraries in Ohio to be so honored.
“The Brumback
Library is truly honored to have been named a Star Library for the 11th
year in a row. Its ranking as a five-star library, first in its overall
category in the United States, is most exemplary,” said Library Board of
VW independent/submitted information
For the 11th year in a row, The Brumback Library has been recognized as one of the best public libraries in the United States. The library has again been given a star designation by
Library Journal, one of only 31 libraries in Ohio to be so honored.
Brumback Library in downtown Van Wert.
VW independent file photo
“The Brumback Library is truly honored to have been named a Star Library for the eleventh year in a row. Its ranking as a five-star library, first in its overall category in the United States, is most exemplary,” said Library Board of Trustees Vice President Joan Stripe. “The people of Van Wert County are well served by a library that has over 300,000 items, a very exhaustive collection size for any library. In fact, the Brumback Library holdings make it one of the largest rural public libraries in the State of Ohio.”