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Congratulations to Kenosha Public Library

Congratulations to Kenosha Public Library, who recently voted to appoint Sarah Townsend as their new Director. Sarah served as the Assistant Director for the Suffolk Public Library in Suffolk, VA, directing public services for a community of over 100,000 people for over 10 years. Under Sarah’s leadership, the SPL Team has transformed Suffolk libraries, building…

Congratulations to Mid York Library System

Congratulations to Mid York Library System, who recently voted to appoint Amanda Travis as the next Executive Director. Amanda (Mandy) is an accomplished library professional with over two decades of experience in public library management and development. Most recently, she served as the Director of the Northern Onondaga Public Library in Cicero, NY, where she…

Congratulations to Montgomery County Public Libraries

Congratulations to Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD), where Darcell Graham was selected to be the organization’s Director. As native Marylander with 25-years of professional library experience, Darcell is a leader who is passionate about equitable access to information. Darcell previously worked as the Interim President & CEO, and as the Vice President of Public Services…

Congratulations to Sanibel Public Library

Congratulations to Amber Cox, who Sanibel Public Library (FL) named as their next Library Director. Prior to joining Sanibel, Amber was the Assistant Director of Programming for Pikes Peak Library District (CO). Amber is passionate about literacy and serving others. Her personal mission is to foster creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning by encouraging divergent thinking,…

Congratulations to New Rochelle Public Library

Congratulations to Eugenia Schatoff, who New Rochelle Public Library (NY) named as their next Library Director, effective October 1, 2024. Schatoff was selected as the New York Library Association’s Innovative Library Director of the Year in 2023. A visionary change agent and advocate for public libraries and their communities, she received a Congressional Woman of…

Congratulations to The Enoch Pratt Free Library

Congratulations to Chad Helton, who was named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (MD). Chad was previously Principal Consultant for Chad Helton Consulting, LLC where he assisted libraries in executive management, coaching, and leadership. Over his career, Chad has held progressively responsible roles in both academic and public…

Congratulations to the Kansas City Public Library

Congratulations to Abby Yellman who was named the next Executive Director of the Kansas City Public Library (MO). Abby was most recently the Director of Library Services and Cultural Affairs at the Broomfield Public Library in Broomfield, CO. More information can be found here.

Congratulations to the Maryland State Library Agency

Congratulations to Morgan Miller who was named the next State Librarian of the Maryland State Library Agency (MD). Morgan was most recently the Executive Director of Cecil County Public Library in Northeast, Maryland. More information can be found here.

Congratulations to University Park Public Library

Congratulations to Jackie Lott who was named the next Library Director of the University Park Public Library (TX). Jackie was most recently the Resource Center Branch Manager of Shreve Memorial Library in Shreveport, Louisiana. More information can be found here.