Feb. 16, 2023 - Tulsa City-County Library was named one of the top libraries in the U.S. during Library Journal’s annual review of public libraries. TCCL received a five-star rating in the 2022 Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. Library Journal comprises its scores for America’s Star Libraries from eight service criteria: circulation of physical items, circulation of e-materials, library visits, program attendance, public computer users, Wi-Fi sessions, electronic retrievals such as database usage and website visits. For 2022, 5,359 U.S. public libraries received LJ Index scores and 258 received recognition as three-star, four-star or five-star libraries. The 2022 ratings and scores are based on 2020 data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Public Library Survey. For more information about Library’s Journals 2022 awards, visit America's Star Libraries. “Being recognized as one of the top libraries in the nation is certainly a community award for TCCL staff and all of the Tulsa County readers who use library resources,” said Kimberly Johnson, TCCL CEO. “Our mission is to inspire, promote learning and create connections that strengthen our communities. If you have not visited a library recently, we invite you to discover TCCL’s newest services.” With more than 375,000 library cardholders in Tulsa County, TCCL offers unique services like • Access to Wi-Fi in all locations and parking lots (excluding Central Library’s parking lot) • Grow Academy - Build your small business with the help of industry experts and market research data. Visit, https://www.tulsalibrary.org/growacademy • Telehealth at TCCL – Through a grant from the George Kaiser Family Foundation, use your library card to access the telehealth booth at Central Library. • Earn a high school diploma for free with Excel High School. Discover free programming throughout the year at TCCL’s 24 locations by visiting the daily events page. For more information about TCCL programs and services call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit www.tulsalibrary.org. # # #