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Rostraver Public Library is set to turn a page on Tuesday, January 10 when the Board of Trustees holds an Open House to officially introduce Library Director Naomi Cross.

Naomi Cross

The public is invited to meet the new librarian from 6 – 8 p.m. for the informal event at the library, located near Willowbrook Plaza off Rte. 51 N in Rostraver.

Along with meeting the new director, the public will be able to see some snap circuit technology, part of the Makerspace ideas being embraced in libraries in response to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives being embraced in schools.

"We're very excited to have her lead our staff," noted Board Vice President Judy Yoskosky. “The Rostraver Public Library is enthusiastic about its vision for the future. Under the guidance of Naomi Cross, the library hopes to become not only a dynamic community center, but a leader in technology for Rostraver Township.”

Since the construction of the current building a decade ago, the library had been helmed by retired educator Ruth Ann Zupan. Health considerations had forced her to give up the director position in early 2016, prompting the library board to begin a thorough and deliberate process to select a new director.

Although her first day was November 7, the Board wanted to give Naomi a chance to get her feet on the ground before an open house.

“The public is encouraged to come on January 10 to communicate what it would like to see the library offer, such as programs for all ages, training classes, exhibits, and entertainment,” Yoskosky stated.

As the former children's librarian and assistant director at the Sewickley Township Public Library, Naomi Cross brought the expertise that the board was looking for in a director. In addition to the hands-on past experience gained in the years she worked at the Herminie facility, the new librarian has the academic credentials the board was looking for.

Expanding the scope of the library is one of the goals the new director has set for herself.

"I want to make the library the center of the community," Mrs. Cross stated. She has plans to expand outreach programming and to meet with community organizations so that the library can better serve the residents of the township.

The library is open Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 10 - 1 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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