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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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