The Charles County Library Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Janet Salazar as the permanent Charles County Public Library director. In her new role, Salazar is responsible for leading and inspiring library staff, fostering teamwork, advocating for the library, building partnerships, and participating in community events. Her immediate priorities include developing a strategic plan and preparing the fiscal year 2017 budget.
Commissioner Amanda M. Stewart, M.Ed. (District 3), who serves as the ex-officio member on the Charles County Library County of Trustees, said, “The Charles County Public Library is a fundamental resource in our community, fostering education and imagination. I congratulate Janet on her new role, and look forward to seeing her successes as she promotes our libraries.”
The Charles County Public Library has four branches: La Plata, P.D. Brown Memorial, Potomac, and Waldorf West. The library offers programs for all ages. In 2015, the library offered an additional 750 programs for the community, totaling 2,300 classes and programs. Classes and program topics range from career development to children’s story time to technology.
President of the Board of Trustees Claudia Bellony-Atanga said, “The board looks forward to working with Janet in building partnerships and making the library system one of the best in the state. She definitely has been an asset and we are lucky to have her.”
“I am very excited to take on the leadership role for the Charles County Public Library at such a dynamic time for libraries everywhere. Libraries transform their communities. We open doors to knowledge, awareness, and creativity for our community,” Charles County Public Library Director Janet Salazar.
For more information about Charles County Public Library, visit www.ccplonline.com.
