Press Release
After interviewing and introducing three candidates to Geauga County Public Library staff, the Geauga County Public Library Board has selected Kris Carroll as the next Director. Mrs. Carroll, who has served as the Assistant Director for Geauga County Public Library since November 2016 and Interim Director since August 2021, will be officially appointed at the December 21 Board meeting.
Mrs. Carroll has 19 years of public library experience. She served as Bainbridge Branch Manager from October 2011 – November 2016 and Assistant Branch Manager for Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library from March 2006 – October 2011. Prior to that, Mrs. Carroll was the Learning Center Coordinator for Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus.
“The Geauga County Public Library board members debated and discussed for a long time about what we wanted from our next Library Director. Kris Carroll has impressed us all with both her proven leadership skills and her vision of where we need to be going forward. We are truly excited to embark on the next chapter of our library system,” says Geauga County Public Library Board President Joshua Hutchinson.
Mrs. Carroll has worked throughout her career to develop a vision for public libraries which places the civic needs of the community at the center of the library’s mission. She was instrumental in the completion of two new Geauga County Public Library Branches, including Bainbridge’s innovative maker space, the Inspiration Station, and has managed the distribution of over 25,000 free COVID-19 test kits throughout all of Geauga County.
“Working with the staff to serve the Geauga County community over the past ten years has been an honor and I am thrilled to take on this new role at Geauga County Public Library. I look forward to working with our engaged staff, library Board, and the community to continue Geauga County Public Library’s great work and carry out our vision for how the library can best serve the community,” Mrs. Carroll says.
“The public library is part of a network of civic, educational, business, and other organizations that share common interests. My intent is to work closely with individuals and groups throughout the community to find new means of connecting people so we can work together to accomplish shared goals and serve the needs of the community.”