Cheryl Heywood
Executive Director
Timberland Regional Library
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
- City of Morton Community Connection (PDF)
- April 2022: STEM Resources Presentation View Adobe Express STEM Pages
- Legislature Report (PDF)
- TRL Celebration Guidelines 2022 (PDF)
Upcoming Presentations
- Friday, August 12, State of the Library to the Packwood Business Association
- Saturday, August 13, Attending Packwood’s 40 years plus 1 year Anniversary
- Wednesday, September 7, 11:30-1, Lacey South Sound Chamber of Commerce
Mentions in the Media
- South Sound Business feature Secrets of Success: 2022
Community Connections
- Individual Meetings with Steve Tharinger, Jim Walsh, JT Wilcox Express Video
Sponsored News Articles
We have partnered with these local online news resources websites and provide sponsored articles throughout the year.
Jolt • Thurston Talk • Grays Harbor Talk • Lewis Talk
View News Releases and eNewsletters issued by Timberland Regional Library at TRL.org/News
Current Promotion Material
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TRL Summer Library Toolkit
Download Toolkit (.zip)
- Summer Library Program Poster (pdf and jpg)
- Social Media Squares (English and Spanish jpgs)
- Bilingual Social Media Square (jpg)
- Summer Library Program Instruction Video (mp4)

TRL Spring Promotion Toolkit
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- Early Learning Poster (pdf and jpeg)
- Early Learning Flyer (English or Spanish pdf)
- TRL App Poster (pdf and jpeg)
- PressReader (jpegs and mp4)
Adobe Express Early Learning Resource

Branding Guidelines Toolkit
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- Logos Files (web and print)
- Branding Guidelines
- Color Guide
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Press Releases: Taniah Najih