KYLE — Leslie Scott, who is bringing more than 20 years of experience in library services including 10 years as a library director in municipal government, was named the Kyle Public Library’s new director.

“Literature and libraries play an important role in our communities and I am beyond excited to be a part of that role in the city of Kyle,” Scott said. “I look forward to building on the library’s ongoing mission, making sure to meet the diverse desire and needs of its citizens.”

Prior to joining Team Kyle, Scott spent the last 10 years in Prosper, Texas, as the director of library services at the Prosper Community Library. Before that, she worked as the adult and municipal librarian at Carrollton Public Library in Texas and as the head librarian at Robert-Morris University in Springfield, Illinois.

Scott has a master’s degree in Library and Information Services from the University of Illinois, an undergraduate degree in English Literature from Indiana University and is active in several professional organizations, including serving as the current treasurer of the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association.

Her official start date with the city of Kyle was Monday, Aug. 5.