01/12/2026
Congratulations to Patti Penick and the Library Board of Trustees!
The Goffstown Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Patti Penick as the Library’s new Director, effective February 23, 2026.
Penick brings more than 18 years of service to the Goffstown Public Library, where she most recently served as Assistant Director and Head of Youth Services. During her tenure, she has played a key leadership role in library operations, staff development, community partnerships, and long‑term planning initiatives.
As Assistant Director, Penick has had extensive experience with staffing and day‑to‑day operations, led policy development, coordinated major building and facilities projects, and represented the Library with community and professional organizations. As Head of Youth Services, she has expanded programming, strengthened relationships with local schools, and fostered a love of reading and lifelong learning among children and families throughout the community.
The Goffstown Public Library Board of Trustees shared, “Through the entire hiring process, Patti proved to be an exceptional candidate and is absolutely the right person to lead the Goffstown Public Library into the future.”
Penick holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of New Hampshire.
