Meet the new director of the Newmarket Public Library

Portsmouth Herald

NEWMARKET — Kerry Cronin is the new director of the Newmarket Public Library.  

Cronin, a resident of Rye, joined the staff on Aug. 2. The library will host a meet the director event, in addition to a book sale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25.

Kerry Cronin is the new director of the Newmarket Public Library.

Cronin brings a wealth of experience to the role. Prior to joining the staff of NPL, she served as director of the Concord, Massachusetts, Free Public Library for 12 years and the Rye Public Library for three years. 

Before becoming a director, Cronin also held multiple leadership positions at the Boston Public Library during her 11-year tenure. 

“With her years of experience, local connections and love of the community, we felt Kerry was the right person to lead our library into the future,” said Library Board of Trustees chair Amy Nicholson. 

In her role as director, Cronin will work closely with the library’s staff of five, as well as engaging with patrons and overseeing day-to-day operations. 

In her first month, she set up a StoryWalk along the perimeter of the library walkway to encourage greater family engagement in using the library; launched a library card membership campaign featuring local leaders; and initiated a series of meetings with representatives from area organizations in search of partnership opportunities.  

“I am excited to have joined a very dedicated and service-oriented team at the Newmarket Public Library and appreciate how warm and welcoming the community has been during my first few weeks,” said Cronin.

Cronin holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of New Hampshire, a master’s of library science from Rutgers University and a master’s of public administration from Suffolk University in Boston.

Residents are welcome to stop by to meet Cronin from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. 
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