Barbara Fecteau is the new LMS for Beverly High School. She was formerly the Interim LMS.
Newburyport Library to host May Open House
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 15th! From 1:00-5:00 pm the Newburyport Public Library will have a splendid afternoon OPEN HOUSE to showcase the multiple resources and offerings available at their 94 State Street location. The OPEN HOUSE will coincide with Newburyport’s “Be a Tourist in your Hometown” day. The NPL’s goal and intention is to open wide their doors to residents and others who may not yet have seen the new building and its many holdings. Plans for the day will include tours, demonstrations and speakers. Additionally there will be fun activities, door prizes, trivia contests and more. Come join us for a terrific afternoon.
The Board of Trustees of the Reading Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Urell as the Library's new Director. Ms. Urell was most recently the Director of the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, and has over twenty years of experience working in Massachusetts public libraries.
In making the announcement, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Vicki Yablonsky stated: "We are extremely fortunate to have found such a delightful and capable new director. The Reading Public Library has always been committed to making the library a warm, welcoming, and exciting place. I am confident that Ruth Urell will provide the leadership and vision needed to maintain our Library's outstanding reputation."
Ms. Urell holds a Masters Degree in Library Science from the State University of New York and has held leadership positions at libraries in Hatfield, South Deerfield, Hadley and Northampton, in addition to her current position. She has also served as President of the Central Massachusetts Library System, has been a featured speaker at library conferences, and serves on the board of a number of literacy organizations.
Ms. Urell began her duties as Director on Monday, April 4. She replaces previous director Kimberly Lynn who resigned in July in order to spend more time with her family.
Randy Gagné started as the Assistant Director of the Tyngsborough Public Library on March 21, 2005.
Faith Carpenter is the LMS for Winthrop Middle School.
