Despite Pandemic, Westhampton Free Library Honored For 11th Time

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — The Westhampton Free Library was once again the recipient of top honors.

For the 11th year, the library was one of several Suffolk County libraries to be awarded an "American Star "designation from the Library Journal, one of the oldest publications covering the library field.

The Library Journal’s star ratings are based on a library’s annual patron visits, circulation, program attendance and public internet computer use. The data is compiled annually by public libraries, reported to their states’ library agencies, and compiled nationally by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, library representatives said.

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the library has worked very hard to ensure that we still provided the community with stellar programming and services that are both helpful and educational,” said Westhampton Free Library Director Danielle Waskiewicz. “This award demonstrates that out-of-the-box thinking and determination allowed us to continue to offer the community much-needed services within the constraints of COVID guidelines.”