Pat Leach, who has served as Director of Lincoln City Libraries since 2008, will retire in August.
“We wish Pat all the best as she turns the page on this chapter of her career – amounting to more than four decades of service to the City of Lincoln and our public libraries,” said Mayor Gaylor Baird. “Her true love of literature and passion for lifelong learning touched thousands, and we are grateful to her for leaving a legacy that will continue to benefit our community far into the future.”
Leach started as a part-time assistant while still in college in 1979. She served as South Branch Supervisor and as the Youth Services Librarian before being selected as the director in 2008.
“I am so proud of the people who make up our library staff, and of their ability and commitment to serve the people of Lincoln,” said Leach. “I want to thank the many people who have been our partners throughout the years, especially those who served on the Library Board and through the Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries. It’s been an honor to be the Library Director in this city that so clearly values lifelong education.”
The City will conduct a national search for a new director.