New West Bloomfield library director takes the helm Prior to assuming the position of the director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, Cathy Russ was the director of the Troy Public Library. Photo by Deb Jacques Advertisement WEST BLOOMFIELD — As someone who grew up in Troy and served as the Troy Public Library director for more than 13 years, it was going to take a pretty good opportunity for Cathy Russ to leave her position there. Just such an opportunity came along earlier this year, when she learned that the West Bloomfield Township Public Library was searching for a new director after Clara Bohrer, who was in that position for approximately 30 years, decided to retire.