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Library Leadership Team


The Lake County Public Library is led by a diverse team of people who use their individual strengths and talents to benefit the library. With many years of experience in the administration of library services, each offers something unique and valuable to the operation of our library system.

Carol Daumer Gutjahr, Executive Director
John Brock, Chief Financial Officer
Roddretta Waxton, Deputy Director for Public Library Services
Erika Stolarz, Director of Branch Services

Branch Management Team:

Chris, Merrillville Branch Head
Jon, Cedar Lake Branch Head
Beth, Dyer-Schererville Branch Head
Jane, Griffith-Calumet Twp Branch Head
Heather, Highland Branch Head
Jo, Hobart Branch Head
Kate, Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Head
Michael, Munster Branch Head
Holly, St. John Branch Head

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Or write to us at:
1919 West 81st Ave
Merrillville, Indiana 46410

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Upcoming Events
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Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy
Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley - Real Reads Nonfiction Book Discussion
Thu, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be... more
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.
Keep Me In Stitches
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or any craft? Join us for an opportunity to chat and... more
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or any craft? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.
Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy
Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!
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