New Reading Public Library Director Announced

READING, MA — The Reading Public Library will continue under the leadership of Amy Lannon, as the current interim library head was selected as the library's permanent director Tuesday. According to an announcement from the Reading Board of Library Trustees, Lannon was named the library's new director Tuesday after a five-month interim period.

“Amy has deep library leadership and technology experience, and has done an excellent job in the Interim Director/Assistant Director role with the transition to the new library," said Board Chair John Brezenski in a statement."She knows the Reading community well and will be able to hit the ground running as we move forward with the library’s strategic plan.”

Lannon has worked with the Reading Public Library for 13 years, and previously worked as a law librarian in Boston. She has managed a $20,000 federally funded "Teens and Tweens" grant, developing and maintaining the library's website, and overseeing both library moves to 80 General Way in 2014 and the return to 64 Middlesex Avenue this past October.

“I am honored and thrilled to be able to continue to serve the residents of Reading in a leadership position," Lannon said in a statement."The Reading Public Library has an enviable reputation for excellence in library service, exceeded only by the remarkable level of support it receives from the community. Reading has a beautifully renovated building where residents can meet, collaborate, and share ideas, as well as a tremendous staff dedicated to providing people of all ages and abilities with opportunities to learn, create and grow.”

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