Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Casey Mason started role in November
Hartley Public Library Director Casey Mason also serves as the children's programming director.
A new director is leading services at the Hartley Public Library.
Casey Mason, of Hartley, took the reigns at the local facility in late November. She started at the library as an assistant in September before taking over following the resignation of her predecessor, Angie Heikens.
"I've liked that it's in town, and I've enjoyed getting to know and serve the kids and other patrons," Mason said.
In addition to her duties as director, Mason also serves as the children's programming director. She said her goal is to expand program offerings for local kids and their parents by bringing in entities like ISU Extension and O'Brien County Conservation.
"I want to get kids in here and I want them to enjoy it as a safe place after school and on free days like our recent stretch of snow days," Mason said.
The new director is currently working on getting certified through the state, which will take around six months. Mason looked forward to learning the ins-and-outs of her job in the coming months and meeting more patrons.
"This is my first go-around in a library, so I'm still learning a lot and getting used to everything," she said.
The library is open Monday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. It is closed on Tuesday and Sunday.
