Kate Lyon Joins Euless as New Library Administrator

Kate Lyon was hired as Library Administrator in March 2006. She is responsible for organizing, coordinating and supervising the operations of the library system, conducting ongoing community needs assessments
while developing and coordinating new programs and services.

Ms. Lyon brings over 25 years of library experience in public and private sectors to this position. She comes to Euless from the City of Arlington where she oversaw two branch libraries that served very diverse populations and provided a free homework center to elementary school children. Prior to that, she served as the Assistant Library Director in Farmers Branch. This position required her to supervise all aspects of the adult, young adult and youth services as well as circulation. In addition, Ms. Lyon previously worked for the City of Euless as the Public Services Coordinator. She has a B.A. in psychology and a Master's in Library Science from The University of Texas in Austin.

When asked about coming to work for Euless, she replied, "A few days after I accepted the Euless
position I opened a fortune cookie. I couldn't believe what the fortune said, 'Your dearest dream is coming true.' I'm keeping that fortune, I know that it is right."

Away from the Library, Ms. Lyon, a Euless resident for eleven years, enjoys acting in local community
theater productions. She has been married to her husband Pat Quadlander for 24 years. They have two children: Travis, 22 and Christina, 18. Travis is a senior at Texas Tech and Christina is a freshman at the University of North Texas. Both graduated from Trinity High School.