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Getting To Know Your Staff:

You probably will see them behind the Information desk, helping a patron in the stacks or in front of you in a storytime session. Here’s an opportunity to get to know them as more than a smiling face and walking encyclopedia!

MARIBELLE M. DAVIS LIBRARY

Cecily P.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

The Fledgling by Jane Langton

What’s your favorite book now?

It’s a tie between The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde, and The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.

Why do you like working in a library?

I love all the people I get to meet, and the fun books I get to share with them.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Waitress in a coffee shop, popcorn-monkey at a movie theater concession stand, and customer service rep at an insurance company.  But the most adventurous by far were my various and sundry babysitting jobs.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

The ability to fly.

What are your hobbies?

Camping and hiking, playing with my dog, watching movies and (surprise!) reading.

 

 Erik K.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

Any comic book, The Great Brain and The Hobbit.

What’s your favorite book now?

Some comic books, anything by Terry Pratchett and The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde, but ask me again next week, and it will probably be something different.

Why do you like working in a library?

The perks, what else?

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Many and varied. The most adventurous was either gunfighter or bagel.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

I think I would like to fly. That would be cool. Or maybe shoot lasers out of my eyes; that would be nice, too. So…somebody make that happen. Sooner, rather than later, okay?

What are your hobbies?

Writing, acting, reading, and I still plan to someday build a super-computer from scratch.

 

Jocelyn B.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I remember putting quite a few miles on my copy of Angelina Ballerina by Katherine Holabird. I absolutely loved the detail of the illustrations. And I may or may not have wanted to be a ballerina…just a little.

What’s your favorite book now?

I am in love with the Amulet graphic novel series by Kazu Kibuishi.

Why do you like working in a library?

I get to help people who love books, work with people who love books, all while being surrounded by books! Seriously, the fact that I work in a library makes me stop and smile sometimes.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Over the years, I’ve worked at a vet clinic, a natural foods store, a burrito shop, and the corporate office of a restaurant franchise. All were unique in their own way, and I enjoyed something about all of them.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Being able to fly at supersonic speeds would be pretty cool. A Friday night dinner and movie in Paris, France, perhaps?

What are your hobbies?

Cooking, camping, hiking/walking, yoga—and reading, of course!

 

Beverly W.

What was your favorite book as a child? What’s your favorite book now?

I loved mysteries as a child and still do.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I have worked for an insurance company, municipal court system, my own hair bow business as well as house cleaning business and the most adventurous had to be the house cleaning business.  You never knew what you would find.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

If I had a superpower I would love to fly.  What freedom there would be!

What are your hobbies?

Reading, working out, shopping, gardening and crafts when I have the time.

 

Annette B.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss and The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone.

What’s your favorite book now?

Now, Swim! Swim by Lerch.

Why do you like working in a library?

I enjoy the atmosphere and the wealth of knowledge that surrounds me. Working with kids is a lot of fun too.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Let’s see…fast food, embroidery, camp counselor, special education aide…I have had lots of different jobs. The most adventurous job I have had is the camp counselor. I had to hike a gigantic mountain in the Catskills of New York and sleep in the woods all night with all the Daddy Long Legs. It was more adventurous than I bargained for.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

I think I would like the superpower of reading someone’s mind. I don’t know if I could do much with it, but it’d be really fun to know what people really think about.

What are your hobbies?

I love reading of course, but I also enjoy anything to do with art, shopping, and trying new recipes. I can make a mean carrot cake from scratch!

 

Elizabeth W.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

My favorite book as a kid was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.  I still re-read it every so often.  Some of my other favorites are The Flying Dragon Room by Audrey Wood, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco, and Animalia by Graeme Base.

What’s your favorite book now?

My favorite book now is Dewey: A Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Viki Myron, because that is the book I’m currently reading.  There are two children’s book versions by the same author too.  If ask me again next week, my answer will probably change. 

Why do you like working in a library?

I like helping people find things in the library.  It’s like a treasure hunt.  If you ever see me shelving or working at the desk, don’t hesitate to ask me for help.  It’s my favorite part of the day!

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

When I was in college, I drove a golf cart for the college library.  I would drive all over campus delivering books to professors.  There was this one speed bump which was hidden under the shade of a tree so I couldn’t see it.  The first time I drove over it, I was going full speed and I ramped off of it into the air!  After that, I always remembered to slow down.

If you had a superpower, what would it be? 

If I had a superpower it would be teleportation.  I don’t like to drive, so it would help me get places every day and I could travel around the world.

What are your hobbies?

I like any arts and crafts that have to do with yarn.  I even have a small loom for weaving.  I also enjoy dancing, especially swing dance and Latin dance.  Dancing is one of the few activities where you can exercise in a nice dress.

 

Vanessa S.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I had a lot of favorite books as a kid (and still do).  Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein and any book in Mercer Mayer’s “Little Critter” series were the ones I read the most.  Well, actually, my brother read the poem, “For Sale” (from Where the Sidewalk Ends) to me daily.  This poem is about an older brother who is trying to sell his little sister to the LOWEST bidder!

What’s your favorite book now?

Wonder Struck by Brian Selznick.  I love both the drawings and the story.

Why do you like working in a library?

I am surrounded by books and by people who like books! 

What other jobs have you had/What is the most adventurous job you’ve had?

I’ve carried many titles and have had various jobs so far.  I’ve flipped pizza dough, conducted Neighborhood Watch meetings, and even dabbled in working for a risk management insurance pool for city governments. My most adventurous was a summer internship at a public library, where I assisted with a reptile show that was cut short due to a tornado!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

To be invisible, but with invisible wings, so I could fly undetected.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy traveling, cooking, playing and cuddling with my two dogs, and reading. 

 

W.O. HAGGARD JR. LIBRARY

Ramarie B.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I have fond memories of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.

What’s your favorite book now?

I love travel memoirs–one of my favorites is The Caliph’s House by Tahir Shah.  A juvenile favorite would be Saffy’s Angel by Hilary McKay.

Why do you like working in a library?

I love that it’s an environment where sharing is so prevalent, and I love the exchanges I have with kids.  They keep it simple and pure.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I’ve worked in a bookstore, restaurants, cafeteria, and several libraries.  My most adventurous job was working in a lighting factory in Manchester, England–assembly line work putting together lights for trains and buses.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

The ability to appear and disappear at will.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, baking, papercrafting, alphabetizing things!

 

Donna V.

What was your favorite book as a child?

The first book that I remember reading as a child was Harriet the Spy.  We did not have a school library when I was in elementary school but I remember quite vividly the excitement of the bookmobile making stops every couple of weeks down the street from my house!

What is my favorite book now?

While I am not normally a science fiction fan I am really enjoying Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games Trilogy.  For the most part I am mostly a historical fiction, Jane-Austen-Pride-and-Prejudice kind of reader.

What are some of the other jobs I’ve had?

Let’s see.  I have worked as a reporter for a small neighborhood newspaper.  I delivered mail but found it disconcerting when I started talking to mailboxes.  I have been a forestry technician even though I am deathly afraid of snakes.  I have been a 7^th and 8^th grade English teacher and a few years ago I worked on a bookmobile in my hometown of Charleston, SC.

Why do I like working in a library?

I love to read and I love working in a place where I am surrounded by books.  And, as a bonus, I get to work with people who pretty much feel the same way.  Then there is always the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for books with others and hopefully help them find the information they need.

If you had a superpower what would it be?

I would like to not need to sleep!  I love nothing more than to stay up all night with a really good book.  Unfortunately you cannot do that too often and function properly the next day.  I am such a LIBRARIAN!

What are some of your hobbies?

Reading, of course!  In addition to that I also enjoy baking, bicycling, road trips in the car, and yes, yard work . . . except when the temperatures are 100° and there are no trees in sight.  I hope one day to learn calligraphy and crocheting . . . just not today!

 

  Nina M.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina and then Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White. Oh, and also Time Windows by Kathryn Reiss.  Look it up.

What’s your favorite book now?

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but right now it’s probably either Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card or the Binky the Space Cat books by Ashley Spires. More please, Ms. Spires.

Why do you like working in a library?

I like working with and for and around people that love to read as much as I do.  Also, it makes me feel cool.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

WELL, I’ve worked as a soccer linesman, a “convenience clerk” at a grocery store, a swimming instructor, in retail, and at a five-star steakhouse before starting as a page in the library.  I guess my most adventurous job though would be my internship at the deadCENTER Film Festival in Oklahoma City.  It was tons of fun and I got to watch all kinds of very interesting independent movies.

If you had a superpower what would it be?

Telepathy

What are your hobbies?

Baking, cake decorating, drawing and painting, playing board games, doing crossword and logic puzzles, and of course reading.

 

Carina M.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

My favorite book as a younger child was Alla Vi Barn i Bullerbyn by Astrid Lindgren and as I got older I loved to read any book by Jack London.

What is your favorite book now?

My favorite book as an adult is a tough choice, but I’ll say The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Why do you like working in a library?

I love story time and getting to do many different things as a Children’s Assistant!

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I worked in a bakery, as a strawberry picker, as a mom, as a trail guide on horseback in Sweden and as a Physical Therapy Tech; but the most exciting job was in Panama, where I pulled electrical wires on a satellite antenna at night and vampire bats were flying all around and close enough to move my hair!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Being a mom and woman are, in my opinion, Super Powers, but it would be cool to heal pain.

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies are tennis, reading, ice hockey, tennis and tennis.

 

Lauren M.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

Any Amelia Bedelia book and Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.

My elementary school librarian had to actually make me turn in Where the Sidewalk Ends so that someone else could have a turn to check it out.

What’s your favorite book now?

That’s a hard question, but I would probably have to say either Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand or Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers.

Why do you like working in a library?

Laura Bush summed up why I love working at a library when she said “Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.” I could not have said it better myself!

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I have been a teacher, a youth worker at my church, a library assistant at a university, and I have also worked in retail. I will have to say the most adventurous was when I worked at James Avery. I remember one day around Christmas we had to have customers take a number because the line was too long. I believe we reached 96 customers in line at one time. Talk about overwhelming!

If you had a super power, what would it be?

I would want to read minds. It may not always be pleasant, but imagine how much you could learn!

What are your hobbies?

I love to read! I also enjoy cooking, scrapbooking, watching movies, and spending time with my family.

 

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books.

What’s your favorite book now?

I really enjoyed Marley and Me by John Grogan.  Everybody needs some laughter in life, and Marley and Me is so entertaining!

Why do you like working in a library?

I love working with kids of different ages at storytime and at other programs.  It’s rewarding to see their positive reactions to new books and programs.        

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I have taught school, did in-home childcare, and worked civil service at the AFMPC (Air Force Military and Personnel Center headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, TX). The most adventurous job is probably being the mom of six children. There’s never a dull moment!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

I would like to be able to help people solve their problems.

What are your hobbies?

If I just had enough time to do them, I enjoy reading, cooking, sewing, and doing needlepoint.  Is volunteering a hobby? I seem to be caught up with that. 

 

Sarah W.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

My first favorite was a story collection called Little Brown Bear by Marjorie Upham. Sadly, it is now out of print. When I became a reader I would stay up much too late reading the Happy Hollister mysteries.

What’s your favorite book now?

Well, let’s just say I am an evangelist for The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.

Why do you like working in a library?

Because it’s paradise! Where else do you find this perfect combination of a comfortable environment; intelligent, witty coworkers; enthusiastic patrons of all ages; and so many books!

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I waitressed at (and lived above) a truck stop, wrote parking tickets, and then taught elementary school for 15 years. All were equally adventurous.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

I wish I could function without sleep.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, cooking, needlecrafts, and hiking.

 

Lara B.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I can’t just name one! I loved any books about dogs, but my absolute favorites were The Poky Little Puppy, No Roses for Harry, and The Digging-est Dog. A little later on, I graduated to Harriet the Spy, which isn’t a dog book, but does involve tomato sandwiches, hiding in dumbwaiters, and rolling around on the floor like an onion!

What’s your favorite book now?

Ack! I still can’t just name one! To Kill a Mockingbird, Pride and Prejudice (I love Mr. Bennett!), 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Ring of Endless Light, Crocodile on the Sandbank…those have all been comfort books for a long, long time now. I’m currently pretty obsessed with Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin series though…

Why do you like working in a library?

I love books, and reading, and working with children, and adventures. It’s kind of a perfect fit!

What other jobs have you had? What is the most adventurous job you’ve had?

I volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation center for a couple of summers in high school. It was an amazing job! Highlights were holding a vulture, bathing a baby beaver, and feeding the owls. I loved it! I’ve also worked as a preschool teacher, an administrative assistant at a law firm, and a hostess at the Olive Garden. They’ve all been adventurous in their own ways.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

 I would LOVE to have the power of never needing to sleep–there are just so many more interesting things I could be doing with my time!

What are your hobbies?

Reading, photography, travel, dabbling in foreign languages, and daydreaming about exploring Antarctica in the early 1900s!

 

GLADYS HARRINGTON LIBRARY

  

Julie C.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

The Nonsense Book of Nonsense, edited by Jay Heavilin and illustrated by Ervine Metzl

What is your favorite book now?

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

Why do you like working in a library?

I like learning, I like the variety, and I love children.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I have taught private voice lessons, worked in a university library, worked as an office assistant in an insurance company, and worked in a department store.  Seriously, the most adventurous job I have had has been being a parent!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Invisibility

What are your hobbies?

Singing and music of all kinds, biking, composting (I like digging in dirt) and, of course, reading! 

 

 Audrey H.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

A tie between Earrings! By Judith Viorst and The Cat Ate My Gymsuit by Paula Danziger.

What’s your favorite book now?

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist, Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell and, The Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga.

Why do you like working in a library? 

I get to work with great people while promoting fun, literacy, and education in innovative ways.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous? 

I once worked as a waitress at a dinner theatre. My shining role was as Scopes, the Chicago Reporter.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

To understand cat so that I can get to the bottom of what my feline friends have been trying to communicate to me for years.

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies include reading, watching movies, traveling, cat petting, organic farming, and list making.

 

Katie H.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

The Giving Tree, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

What’s you favorite book now?

I love the Hunger Games trilogy!

Why do you like working in a library?

I love reading books to my storytime kids and their parents. Having a host puppet is especially fun! 

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I have worked at grocery stores for most of my working life, my grandfather and my father started the trend.  The library is a much quieter enviroment! Hmmmm…..nothing adventurous, although this job gets me out of my comfort zone.

If you had a superpower what would it be?

Invisibility

What are your hobbies?

Camping with my family, walking my dogs Buddy and Sam, reading and playing video games.

  

Diana T.

What was your favorite book as a kid?What Do You Do with a Kangaroo? by Mercer Mayer.  I also loved the Scary Stories series by Alvin Schwartz, novels by Mary Downing Hahn, and anything by Roald Dahl.

What’s your favorite book now?I think I read more picture books now.  I love Oliver Jeffers.  Press Here by Hervé Tullet is a joy to share.  Scaredy Squirrel (by Mélanie Watt) and Minerva Louise (by Janet Morgan Stoeke) are my heroes.

Why do you like working in a library?

I like working with a variety of people.  I like not knowing what questions I will be asked at the reference desk.  The best part is discovering new books when I’m developing storytimes, programs, or doing Reader’s Advisory.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I used to do chalkboards for restaurants, teach art, and assist in an office.  I was an intern in the education department at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth.  I worked in a bookstore for over 6 years and possibly the most adventurous role I held was in Community Relations.  I put together events, worked with school districts, other non-profits, and corporations.  Librarians became my favorite people to work with and it was at that point I discovered I wanted to become one.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be to instantly speak, understand, and write in all languages when I come across a new one.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy cooking, especially trying out new recipes.  Sometimes I like to be crafty.  Typically, I find myself reading in bed with a cat or two at my feet.

 

CHRISTOPHER A. PARR LIBRARY

 Connie C.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle (I read it over and over again!)

What’s your favorite book now?

The Once and Future King by T.H. White (long-standing favorite since college)

Why do you like working in a library?

It’s never boring! There is such a variety of activity! I love planning and presenting storytimes, matching books to readers (especially those who “hate” to read!) and being surrounded by books and kids! 

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Bookkeeper (Record keeping – not the kind of books I love!) and working for a wrapping paper factory before I got married.  It could be considered dangerous if the machine had sucked my fingers into the roller!  Ouch!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Unlimited energy whenever I needed it!

What are your hobbies?

Reading, walking, watching movies, travel.

 

Renee K.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

My favorite book as a kid was Charlotte’s Web.

What’s your favorite book now?

I have too many favorites to count, but I’ll try to list the top two.  My favorite adult title is The Help by Kathryn Stockett and my favorite teen title is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Why do you like working in a library?

I love kids and I love books, so working as a children’s librarian is perfect for me.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I’ve worked in the corporate world, in an elementary school, and in several libraries.  My most adventurous job was organizing and going on a 12-city book tour with a book author when I worked in marketing.

If you had a super power, what would it be?

I would like to be able to fly so I could travel anywhere in the world.

What are your hobbies?

Writing, reading, cooking, biking, walking my dogs, and hanging out with my family.

 

Kim S.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

My favorite book as a child was If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. I read it just about every day.

What’s your favorite book now?

I have so many favorite books it is hard to choose just one. My most recent favorite book is The Hunger Games.

Why do you like working in a library?

I love doing storytimes and getting to see all of the new books.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Probably the most adventurous job I have had so far in life was being a preschool teacher. The kids kept me on my toes and there was never a dull moment.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

If I had a superpower it would be to be able to think where I want to go and magically appear there; It would be fun to just be able to go anywhere in the world with just one thought.

 

Melanie H.

What was your favorite book as a child?

My favorite book was, well, I had lots of them.  I loved the Black Stallion series and the Little House on the Prairie series, but I guess my all time favorite was a book called Come On, Seabiscuit by Ralph Moody.

What is your favorite book now?

 My favorite book now is constantly changing, but my two current favorite is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.  I also love How Full is your Bucket? by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton, Ph.D.

Why do you like working in the library?

I love books and I love children, and I get to do both here.  This is my dream job!!!

What other jobs have you had?:

I taught preschool, worked as a floral designer, and worked in the brokerage industry.

Which was the most adventurous?

My most adventurous job was definitely teaching preschool – never a dull moment!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

This is a tough one…  there are so many great options, but if I had to choose, I would pick the ability to fly. I would want to be cape free, though. 

What are your hobbies?

I love reading, exercising outdoors, crocheting, gardening, and karaoke (which I do very poorly, but have lots of fun trying!)  Does going to the movies count as a hobby?  If so, that’s a big one for me.

 

Randi T.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I loved all of the Ramona Quimby books.  

What’s your favorite book now?

Anne of Green Gables or A Tree Grows In Brooklyn

Why do you like working in a library?

I love books and kids.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I was a preschool teacher for about 10 years.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation

What are your hobbies?

Reading, embroidery, camping, playing The Sims 2

 

 L.E.R. SCHIMELPFENIG LIBRARY

 Donna C.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

Being read to- Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss

Reading myself- Half Magic by Edward Eager

What’s your favorite book now?

Hard to pick, but I often reread Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Why do you like working in a library?

I enjoy talking to people about books- I especially love seeing kids excited about reading.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

While working as an assistant film editor in New York City,  I helped with the Saturday Night Live commercial parodies.

If you had a superpower what would it be?

The ability to change form- especially to change into a bird or butterfly.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, playing tennis, hiking, baking, cooking vegetarian food, watching movies.

 

 Trish C.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I can’t tell you how many times I read the Little House on the Prairie books. I also loved The Great Brain series and From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg.

What’s your favorite book now?

My most recent favorite reads are I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be Your Class President by Josh Lieb (great, snarky fun) and The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.

Why do you like working in a library?

Being surrounded by books all day! Also, sharing (and hopefully inspiring) that passion for reading with kids.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

In high school and college, I worked a lot of retail and waited on a lot of tables. Interestingly, I’ve worked for seven different companies that start with the letter B. I managed a call center for an Internet auction company in San Francisco during the dot-com boom. I think my most adventurous job, though I didn’t get paid for it, was running the fan club for my friends’ band.  I had some amazing experiences and got to meet a lot of interesting people during that time.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

Being able to travel through time would be pretty cool.

What are your hobbies?

Reading (duh!), photography, writing, seeing live music, doing anything crafty.

 

Ricki B.

What was your favorite book as a child?

My favorite books as a kid were the Nancy Drew Mystery Series.

What’s your favorite book now?

I still love mysteries, by any author!!

Why do you like working in a library?

I love what I am doing at the library.  I still get some interaction with children, plan storytimes, plan bulletin boards and displays, and get to check out lots of books!

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I am a retired elementary school teacher.  I taught school for 23 years with about 15 years off to stay at home with my children.  Both of these jobs were very adventurous!!!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be to make all fast foods good for us to eat.  Not change the taste or look, just change the affects on our bodies.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, crossword puzzles, and crafting (when I have time). 

 

Vera M.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

Ha! Ha! That was a looong time ago. One of my favorite children’s books now is The Kissing Hand.

What’s your favorite book now?

Some of my favorites are Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, the poetry of Emily Dickinson – and any good mystery.

Why do you like working in a library?

I just love being with the children.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

Public school teacher – both kindergarten and special needs, preschool teacher, legal secretary, crafter. My most adventurous job has been being a mother.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

To heal.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, sewing, drawing, watching movies.

 

Nicki P.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

I devoured books as a child (still do), so that’s next to impossible to answer. I suppose the ones I went back to most often could be considered my favorites. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is a book I went back to so often I had to replace my copy before I reached middle school. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak was also well-loved in my house.

What’s your favorite book now?

Again, how do I choose? I’ve always enjoyed the Sabriel trilogy by Garth Nix. Since I’m in the middle of the Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay, I’d have to say those as well.

Why do you like working in a library?

The library was always the portal to another world for me as a child, so being able to come here every day is a dream come true. I love seeing kids and adults alike enjoying the stories available to them here.

What other jobs have you had? Which was the most adventurous?

I’ve mostly worked retail, Build a Bear being my most adventurous I suppose. I never knew what to expect! Walk-in parties and wild children abound! It was always fun, though. I thrive in a little chaos.

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

An excellent question… I would like to control the weather. Who doesn’t love a good rainstorm while you’re sleeping? Always lulls me off right away. And then I could shoo the clouds away when it was time to start the day.

What are your hobbies?

My hobby is collecting hobbies. I have more of them than I can fit in a walk-in closet. I write, I draw, I make dream catchers, I sew, I make custom teddy bears, I bake, I paint… I could go on, but it’ll fill the page!

Jacquline B.

What was your favorite book as a kid?

The first book that I remember ever really getting into was “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling.  I remember reading the first four books in the series multiple times and getting in trouble for reading them instead of doing my homework or cleaning my room!

What’s your favorite book now?

That is impossible to say! My favorite book is pretty much whatever I’m reading at the time.

Why do you like working in a library?

I’ve always loved being in libraries! So many different books to choose from and the atmosphere is (usually) perfect to sit down and get lost in a book or to concentrate on studying.

What other jobs have you had/What is the most adventurous job you’ve had?

The most adventurous job I’ve probably ever had is being a mommy. There is always something new happening and there is always something new to learn!

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

I would want to be able to time travel! I’ve always been very interested in different periods of time/historic events and it would be really neat to get to see some of the things I’ve studied about for real!

What are your hobbies?

Reading (obviously), rock climbing, camping, hiking, playing trains and cars with my two year old son, and I really enjoy just spending time with my family.

 

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