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Executive Director Speaking Engagements

Since 2013, Cheryl Heywood has been Executive Director of the Timberland Regional Library system, spanning 7000 square miles, with 29 libraries in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties.

An invigorating and enthusiastic speaker, Cheryl has provided State of the Library Address updates to State and Local Governments, Chamber, Kiwanis, and Rotary Clubs. She has also provided many radio and print interviews. Cheryl serves on the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, a 27-member Board which oversees WorkSource and additional contracting services, supporting the job seeker and business owner. As a Board member, she has been serving as the lead on the One-Stop Committee, which directly oversees WorkSource operations, and she also serves on their Executive Finance Committee.

Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Concordia University and a Master’s degree in Library Studies from McGill University. She is originally from Montreal, Canada. Cheryl is an avid traveler and enjoys outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and camping.

Interested in inviting Cheryl Heywood to speak at your next meeting, conference, or event? Please email: LibraryDirector@TRLorg to inquire.

Presentations

• TRL Digital Equity Resources (PDF)
• TRL Digital Literacy Resources (PDF)
• TRL Online Auto Resources (PDF)
• TRL Online Small Business Resources (PDF)
• TRL Fall 2022 Updates (Flipstack PDF)
• Friends of the Library Brochure (Flipstack PDF)
• Memoir Writing Resources Handout (PDF)
• Building Communities, Growing Communities: Partnering for Impact View Adobe Express Page
• Careers, Employment, and Small Business eResources View Adobe Express Pages
• STEM Resources Presentation View Adobe Express STEM Pages 

Upcoming Presentations

• Rotary Presentation, Family Education and Support Services offices; Monday, May 8, 5:30 pm
• Yelm City Council, Tuesday, May 9, 6 pm
• Educational Services District #113, Library Affinity Group, Wednesday, May 10, 4–5 pm
• McCleary City Council, Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 pm
• Harstine Island Community Club, May 11, 6:30 pm
• Elma City Council  May 15, 6 pm
• Shelton City Council  May 16, 6 pm
• Tenino City Council  May 23, 7:30 pm
• Gateway Rotary Club  May 31, 8 am
• Raymond City Council  June 5,  6 pm
• Lacey City Council  June 8, 6 pm
• South Bend City Council  June 12, 5:30 pm
• Montesano City Council  June 13, 7 pm
• Olympia City Council  June 20, 6 pm

View all upcoming district-wide presentations click here.

Reports

• 2022 Annual Report (English PDF) (Flipstack)
• TRL Marketing Plan 2023 (PDF)
• TRL Celebration Guidelines 2023 (PDF)
• Legislature Report 2022 (PDF)

Mentions in the Media

• Timberland Regional Library Successfully Serves Community In-Person, Remotely, and In-Between, By Mary Ellen Psaltis (WEB | PDF)
• Check Out Your Future! By Centralia Community Foundation (Posted September 27, 2022) READ (WEB | PDF)
• Grays Harbor Coastal Currents Fall 2022 (Read PDF)
• South Sound Business feature Secrets of Success: 2022

Community Connections

• Meeting with Jessica Bateman, Representative for 22nd District in the Washington House of Representatives Express Video
• Individual Meetings with Steve Tharinger, Representative for 24th District in the Washington House of Representatives, Jim Walsh, Representative for 19th District in the Washington House of Representatives, JT Wilcox, Representative for 2nd District in the Washington House of Representatives  Express Video