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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