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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman announced Monday that he has appointed Jane Eastwood as director of the St. Paul Public Library system.

Eastwood has directed education policy for the city since 2010. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Kit Hadley.

“Jane’s expertise in educational policy, lifelong learning and equity is a perfect fit for leading our libraries forward as institutions of 21st Century learning,” said Coleman in a statement.

“I’m confident she will continue to ensure our libraries are regional, accessible assets for people of all ages and backgrounds.”

Eastwood has been instrumental in helping to maintain the city’s network of out-of-school-time learning opportunities, known as Sprockets, as well as the Right Track youth job and internship program.

She previously has served as interim director of the Minneapolis Public Library, and held executive positions with the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Hennepin County and Minneapolis Public Libraries and Scholarship America.

St. Paul City Council Member Chris Tolbert, who chairs the library board, called Eastwood “a superb choice.”

She begins her new role Oct. 5.

Frederick Melo can be reached at 651-228-2172. Follow him at twitter.com/FrederickMelo.

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