New Director Announced At Perrot Memorial Library In Old Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — The Perrot Memorial Library Association Board has appointed Trish Tomlinson as the library’s 11th director, following the retirement of Kevin McCarthy, who served in the role for 27 years. Tomlinson joined the library staff in February.

“We’re thrilled to have Trish as our new Library Director,” said board president Kathy McCormack in a news release. “Within weeks she has already put her extensive experience as a Library Director to work. Her leadership will help continue to grow Perrot Library’s services, programs and to help us meet the ever-evolving needs of our patrons.”

Tomlinson brings more than 20 years of experience leading public libraries in Massachusetts and Connecticut, most recently serving as director of the Plainville Public Library in Hartford County.

“Libraries are places to discover new ideas and opportunities, and they provide a sense of place and belonging,” Tomlinson said in a news release. “What I find most rewarding about my career in public service is embodied in Perrot Library’s commitment to connecting community members with the power and joy of knowledge, cultural enrichment, and entertainment. Working in this beautiful historic building in the idyllic setting of Old Greenwich, alongside such enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff and Board members, is a joy and a privilege.”

Originally from Montclair, NJ, Tomlinson holds a master's degree in library and information studies from Rutgers University and a bachelor's degree in English from Providence College. Before beginning her career in library services, she spent nearly a decade in the public relations industry in New York City and Boston, specializing in consumer products. She and her family are in the process of relocating from West Hartford to the Greenwich area.

Founded in 1904, the Perrot Memorial Library is a private, nonprofit institution owned by the Perrot Library Association. It operates in cooperation with the Greenwich Library system, sharing a catalog, circulation services, and online resources. In addition to its collection of books, periodicals, and digital materials, the library offers public programs, readers’ advisory services, public computers, and Wi-Fi.

More information about the Perrot Memorial Library, including membership opportunities and upcoming events, is available at www.perrotlibrary.org or on social media at @perrotlibrary.