Unfortunate News on A Longtime Member of the Library Community
Hello Late last week, our adult services librarian, Rob Butler suffered a stroke that left him hospitalized. Unfortunately, as of 10:53 pm last night, Rob passed. He was a performer, librarian, writer, health advocate, animal supporter and friend to many. He helped craft what the Dearborn Heights Library is today. His family thanks us all for the many well wishes and all the support from library staff and patrons. He will be added to the memorial plaque at John F. Kennedy Jr. library and will have a display reminiscent of his craft and talents. John F. Kennedy Jr. library will be having a memorial gathering for those on the memorial plaque on a date to be determined. I will pass along any information I receive on arrangements. May he rest in peace. MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights Library 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us
I am so very sorry to hear this. Rob Butler is one of the best librarians I've met and so incredibly passionate beyond imagination about service to his community. I am so sorry for his family, for Dearborn Heights, and the library community as a whole. I will miss him; he always volunteered to help with projects on the TLN adult services committee and was incredibly friendly and kind. Rest in peace, Rob. My heartfelt and sincerest condolences to his family. Katie On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM Michael Mccaffery via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hello
Late last week, our adult services librarian, Rob Butler suffered a stroke that left him hospitalized. Unfortunately, as of 10:53 pm last night, Rob passed.
He was a performer, librarian, writer, health advocate, animal supporter and friend to many. He helped craft what the Dearborn Heights Library is today. His family thanks us all for the many well wishes and all the support from library staff and patrons. He will be added to the memorial plaque at John F. Kennedy Jr. library and will have a display reminiscent of his craft and talents. John F. Kennedy Jr. library will be having a memorial gathering for those on the memorial plaque on a date to be determined.
I will pass along any information I receive on arrangements.
May he rest in peace.
MPM
-- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights Library 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Rob was always kind, helpful, and considerate when we worked together in Dearborn Heights. He went out of his way to do everything possible to help his coworkers and patrons. He was a great librarian and had the kindest heart. The library world will truly miss him. Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address** *My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See **www.mypronouns.org* <http://www.mypronouns.org/>* to learn more.* Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM Katie Rothley via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I am so very sorry to hear this. Rob Butler is one of the best librarians I've met and so incredibly passionate beyond imagination about service to his community. I am so sorry for his family, for Dearborn Heights, and the library community as a whole. I will miss him; he always volunteered to help with projects on the TLN adult services committee and was incredibly friendly and kind.
Rest in peace, Rob. My heartfelt and sincerest condolences to his family.
Katie
On Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM Michael Mccaffery via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hello
Late last week, our adult services librarian, Rob Butler suffered a stroke that left him hospitalized. Unfortunately, as of 10:53 pm last night, Rob passed.
He was a performer, librarian, writer, health advocate, animal supporter and friend to many. He helped craft what the Dearborn Heights Library is today. His family thanks us all for the many well wishes and all the support from library staff and patrons. He will be added to the memorial plaque at John F. Kennedy Jr. library and will have a display reminiscent of his craft and talents. John F. Kennedy Jr. library will be having a memorial gathering for those on the memorial plaque on a date to be determined.
I will pass along any information I receive on arrangements.
May he rest in peace.
MPM
-- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights Library 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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