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Matt Church Leaving Baldwin Public Library

The associate library director will take over as director of the Berkley Public Library next month.



Matt Church is leaving the Baldwin Public Library to become director of the Berkley Public Library in September. 

The associate director at Baldwin confirmed the move in an email this week. 
Kathryn Bergeron will be Baldwin's new associate director effective Sept. 15.

Church, a Berkley resident, will start his new role Sept. 18. He succeeds Celia Morse, who is retiring after 30 years of service.

“Matt will be an excellent addition to Berkley City Government and our Library," said Berkley City Manager Jane Bais-DiSessa in a news release. "He is well rounded, thoughtful and he loves his work."

Beyond Baldwin

He said highlights from his included directing the grant-funded "Let's Talk About It" Civil War series, and coordinating the installation of self-check machines and the automated sorter. 

He also said he's proud of forming and strengthening partnerships with other community organizations.

But, Berkley is his home and provides a unique opportunity.

"I've lived in Berkley for the last five years and couldn't be happier," he said. "Serving the residents of my city is an honor and exciting opportunity."

Bais-DiSessa also said Matt was chosen with a focus on the library's future.

"I believe libraries will continue to be a repository for information in the electronic age. Mr. Church will play a vital role in helping Berkley make the transition”, she said.

Patch Editor Leslie Ellis contributed to this report.

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