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Beth Hatch has been the Director of the Upper Arlington Public Library since October 2019. She was previously the Director of Perry Public Library in Northeast Ohio for three years before moving to the Columbus Area to take the position in Upper Arlington. She has a passion for public libraries and how they embrace technology and innovation to benefit learning, education, and entertainment in our communities. Beth also enjoys volunteering and getting involved in the community and is a member of the program committee for the Tri-Village Chamber, Wednesday Literary Club, and a member of the UA Rotary.