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Library open house held for Petts goodbye

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The Eleanor Ellis Public Library recently held an open house for the community to say “goodbye” to library executive director Kaye Petts and welcome Angie Carlson, who will replace Petts as library director.
Petts worked in the Northern Waters Public Library System for about 14 years with 10 of those years at the Eleanor Ellis Public Library.
She said, “Finding a job that a person loves is more than a gift, it is a blessing. I have been blessed immeasurably.”
She worked at the Phelps circulation desk and as a children’s librarian to the director and everything else in between.
She is planning to continue to work in their family business of real estate investing, development and rental properties. She and her husband still have four of their seven children at home, three of which she homeschools.
“I have also taken up chicken farming and have found my chickies to be therapeutic, not to mention the $1,000 eggs they produce,” she said. “My husband is currently building me a studio space where I can spend more time writing books and music, two of my most treasured passions.”
Petts will also be serving as a Trustee of the Eleanor Ellis Public Library Board, beginning in January 2025.
“I am truly excited about the new Phelps community center in the planning and can’t wait to see just what that will mean, not only for our mighty little library but for our Phelps Community as a whole,” said Petts.
Angie Carlson graduated from Phelps High School in 2004 followed by UW-Stout in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies.
“I was a stay-at-home mom for the last eleven years, seven of those years I was also on the Board of Trustees for the Eleanor Ellis Public Library,” she said.
She and her husband, Joel, have four children, ages 4-12. She enjoys animals, puzzles and reading.
Carlson said, “I am truly honored to introduce myself as the new Director of the Eleanor Ellis Public Library in Phelps. My vision for our library is to enhance its role as a cornerstone of our community. Where a welcoming environment can make everyone feel at home, whether they’re here to access resources, attend events or simply find a quiet corner to read. I believe that a library thrives best through active community engagement, your feedback and ideas are invaluable as we strive to better serve you. Libraries must evolve to meet the needs of their users. I am committed to expanding our digital offerings, enhancing our technological resources, and bringing innovative programs that cater to all ages and interests.”
More information about the library and its programs can be found at https://phelpspubliclibrary.org/.

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