Hart County Public Library

It's the end of an era with the retirement of State Library Director Julie Walker, but we're sure the whole Georgia library community is pleased to welcome Angela Stanley into the role.😊

We are excited to announce that Angela Stanley has been named Vice Chancellor of Public Libraries for the University System of Georgia, where she will serve as Georgia’s State Librarian beginning July 1, 2026. She will succeed Julie Walker, who is retiring after leading GPLS as Vice Chancellor for Libraries & Archives and State Librarian since 2014.

Stanley will provide strategic leadership and vision for the nationally recognized Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) and Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS). She has served as Assistant State Librarian since 2022 and brings over 15 years of experience in Georgia libraries and archives.

"It’s my deepest honor to serve our incredible library community," said Stanley. "As drivers of literacy, partners in economic and workforce development, and community anchors, our public libraries are the infrastructure of opportunity for Georgians.”

Read more at georgialibraries.org/university-system-of-georgia-names-state-librarian

University System of Georgia

And here's the calendar of the Summer Reading Program events at the Hart County (Georgia) Library in July!