Martha Hutzel to Retire
Hutzel will step down on September 30 following a 37-year career with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. She has been director since 2016.
By Martin Davis
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Longtime Central Rappahannock Library Director Martha Hutzel will retire effective September 30. Hutzel has spent 37 years total in the library system.
The CRRL has undergone many changes under Hutzel’s leadership, including opening the Barbara J. Fried Center in partnership with Germanna Community College and establishing a new branch at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre with support from the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors and the Cafaro Company. This location was recognized by the American Library Association for its innovative design as part of their 2019 Library Design Showcase.
Hutzel also led the establishment of IdeaSpace: Making+Media, which opened in 2020. This innovative space makes technology like audio equipment and 3-D printing accessible to people across the region.
The CRRL system also did away with late fees during Hutzel’s tenure.
The Advance will have more on Hutzel’s departure. For now, however, re-live a special hour when Hutzel visited the New Dominion Podcast earlier this year.
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Congratulations on a job well done! Many thanks.
What a loss! I really enjoyed hearing her interview on the podcast. I hope her successor is just as excellent as she has been!