Outgoing Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, right, and interim Library Director Adrienne Breznau, left, stand inside the library, which is still closed but offering contactless pickup, Feb. 3. Dumas will become the director of the Troy Public Library Feb. 22.
ROYAL OAK/TROY — When Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who has filled the role for the past two years, saw an opening to lead the Troy Public Library, she jumped on it.
Dumas, who will continue to live in Royal Oak, said the decision was spurred by a strong personal connection to the Troy Public Library.
“I…