James Lenze joined the Garden City Public Library staff as a part-time adult services librarian from 1998 to 2007.  From 2007 to 2008, he worked for the Ypsilanti District Library. He returned to Garden City to serve as the Library Director from March 2008 to July 2011.  He then worked briefly as the Director of the Inkster Public Library. Since April 2013, James has been serving as our Director again.  He is a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Garden City, and the current president of the Rotary Club of Garden City. James enjoys jogging, home-brew, and reading.  He lives in Belleville with his wife.