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Jefferson County Public Library has named Jessica Styons its new executive director. Courtesy Jefferson County Public Library has announced Jessica Styons will be its new executive director, starting Jan. 11.She will be moving to Jefferson County from Jefferson Parish Library in Louisiana, where she currently serves as director.Styons succeeds Donna Walker, who retired in September after eight years in the role.“I am honored by the (JCPL Board of Trustees’) confidence and excited to join Jefferson County Public Library,” Styons said. “When I visited every JCPL location during the search, I was struck by the warmth, energy and pride of the staff. Their commitment to this community is evident, and I look forward to listening, learning and building on that strong foundation together with the people of Jefferson County.”JCPL officials described in a Nov.

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