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Indian American Ashfaq Syed has been re-elected as the President of the Naperville Public Library Board for a second term. Having served on the board since 2020, Syed expressed gratitude for the continued trust placed in him by the Board of Trustees. He looks forward to implementing innovative activities to elevate the library’s standing in the community.
“I am honored to be serving on the Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees since 2020 and humbled to be re-elected today as the Naperville Public Library Board President for my second term. I am excited to embark on my year ahead to conceptualize and carry out numerous innovative activities to elevate the Naperville Public Library to new heights,” said Syed. “I take this opportunity to thank the Board of Trustees of the Library for their confidence and trust reposed in me to carry this important responsibility.”
The Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees comprises nine community volunteers appointed by the Mayor of Naperville with the approval of the Naperville City Council. Each trustee can serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. The board’s primary responsibilities include overseeing the library’s budget and policies.
Naperville Public Library has consistently been recognized for its excellence, earning the title of the No. 1 Public Library in the U.S. in the 100,000-250,000 population category for the past ten years. This achievement is a source of pride for the entire community. Additionally, the library was named a 2022 five-star library by Library Journal, a distinction it has received 14 times since 2009. Furthermore, the library was ranked number one in the country within its expenditure range ($10-$29.9 million) for 2022.
