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Meet the Staff

Kate Nafz, Head Children's Librarian

How long have you worked at the library? Since 1993

What's your favorite thing about working at the library? 

I love to connect books with children. I am excited about reading & I love kids, so my job is fun. Plus, I get to play with puppets!

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Bread & Jam For Frances / Madeline
Now: Library Lion / Miss Rumphius

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: From the Mixed Up Files / Harriet the Spy

Now: Wonderstruck / Out Of My Mind

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Sound of Music / Princess Bride

Now: Shrek / Howl's Moving Castle

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Ms. Joanna

How long have you worked at the library? Since 1992

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I love interacting with kids & I love that I get to do different things.  It's wonderful to be surrounded by books & great people.

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Berenstain Bears
Now: LMNO Peas / Children Make Terrible Pets

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Hello, Wrong Number

Now: Roller Girl

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Mary Poppins / Toy Story

Now: Trolls

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Ms. Alex

How long have you worked at the library? Since 2008

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

The library has always played a big role in my life & I love being able to be a good role model for the kids like Kate did for me when I was little. Seeing a kid's smile after reading a book I suggested or leaving a fun program really makes my day!

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Time for Bed
Now: The Bad Seed​

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: The Doll People 

Now: York​

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Home Alone/Bambi

Now: Princess Bride/Inside Out

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Ms. Sarah

How long have you worked at the library? Since 2019

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I love connecting with families over our shared love of books. There is nothing better than helping kids find their next favorite book. The library is a fun, creative & safe environment for kids & parents to come together.

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish , Blue Fish
Now: We Don't Eat Our Classmates​

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: The Dear America Diaries

Now: Inside Out and Back Again​

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: The Emperor's New Groove

Now: Tangled

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Ms. Jenna

How long have you worked at the library? Since 2007

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I love getting to interact with lots of new & different people!

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: The Hungry Caterpillar
Now: The End/Tacky Series​

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Wayside School is Falling Down

Now: Howl's Moving Castle​

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Beauty and the Beast

Now: A League of Their Own

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Ms. Di Mitri

How long have you worked at the library? Since 2008

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

Every day is different! We have such fun, exciting programs that always make for a unique experience.

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Piggie Pie
Now: The Day the Crayons Quit​

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: The Bad Beginning

Now: The City of Ember​

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Coraline

Now: Zootopia

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Ms. Endaz

How long have you worked at the library? Since 2016

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I love books & children so I love working with the kids to help them enjoy all that the Children's room has to offer. The library also lets me be creative which is so much fun!

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Froggy Goes to the Doctor/ The Sleep Book
Now: You're Only Old Once!​

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Junie B Jones series

Now: George's Marvelous Medicine​

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Princess Bride

Now: Mulan

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Ms. Melissa

How long have you worked at the library? ​Since 2019

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I love being able to work on creative projects and introducing children to new books!

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Now: The Big Cheese

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Magic Treehouse Series

Now: ​Salt Magic

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Matilda

Now:  Up

Ms. Isabella

How long have you worked at the library? ​Since 2024

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I've always loved reading so working surrounded by books is a dream. Also, it's so wonderful being in the children's department & meeting people from the community. 

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Creepy Caterpillar
Now: Day Dreamers

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Katie Kazoo Switcheroo

Now: ​Avatar Last Airbender Trilogy

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Barbie Princess & the Pauper

Now:  How to Train Your Dragon

Neharika

How long have you worked at the library?  Since 2022

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

My favorite thing about working at the library is seeing & talking to all of the nice patrons that visit the children's room.

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: The Day the Crayons Quit
Now: Knuffle Bunny​

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Junie B Jones First Grader

Now: Out of my Mind

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Frozen

Now: Tangled

Rebecca

How long have you worked at the library? Since 2023

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

Shelving is calming to me, & definitely a stress-reliever. I have been a library patron since I was a baby. The library has helped me grow as a person and I love being able to give back to my community the same way they helped me as a kid.

Favorite picture book as a kid and now?

Then: Math Curse
Now: ​The Dot

Favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Now: ​The Little Prince

Favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: Fantasia/The Secret World of Arietty

Now:  Spirited Away

Valeria

How long have you worked at the library? ​Since 2024

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

Getting to organize & put away books so kids can find them easily. I also love seeing kids of all ages read & play together.

What was your favorite picture book as a kid and now ?

Then: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Now: ​The Very Hungry Caterpillar

What was your favorite chapter book as a kid and now?

Then: Puppy Place series

Now: ​Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

What was your favorite movie as a kid and now?

Then: The Princess Diaries 2

Now:  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Bora

How long have you worked at the library? ​Since 2024

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

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