Lincoln Township Library Gets New Director

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The Lincoln Township Public Library has a new director. Joelle Wake will join the library as director on July 18. Wake most recently served as Youth Service Manager for Chicago Heights Public Library. She has served in leadership roles for several libraries in Illinois and Indiana throughout the past decade and has experience in personnel management, programming, budgeting, and community services. Lincoln Township Library Board of Trustees President Megan Yore-Norbey says the board is “thrilled to have Joelle join our library. She has a history of bringing value to the organizations she serves by developing innovative programming, acquiring grants, and leading progress as patron needs change.” The Lincoln Township Public Library serves residents of Lincoln, Royalton, and Baroda townships. About 72% of residents in the library service area have a library card.