Flint Public Library Veteran ‘Honored and Excited’ to Step Into Director Role

Flint Public Library veteran ‘honored and excited’ to step into director role

The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library has named Ann Manko as its interim executive director following the departure of Executive Director Taliah Abdullah.

Gloria Coles Flint Public Library names interim executive director - Flint Beat

FLINT, Mich. — The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library has appointed an interim executive director. Ann Manko will step into the role following the departure of Taliah Abdullah, who had served as executive director since July 2023. With more than 20 years of leadership at the library, Manko brings extensive institutional knowledge and a long-standing commitment to community-centered programming. As adult services collection development librarian, …

Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Names Ann Manko as Interim Executive Director – The Courier News

Flint, MI — The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Ann Manko as the Library’s interim executive director, effective July 11, 2025. Manko will be stepping into the role following the departure of Taliah Abdullah, who served as executive director since July 2023. During her tenure, Abdullah furthered the Library’s strategic priorities, including deepening community engagement and supporting equity, diversity, and incl