Adult & Teen Services Dept Staff

Abby W.

If I could be anywhere in the world, I would be everywhere! I love traveling and experiencing new cultures. I have been to many cities in Italy, France, Mexico, and the Bahamas, as well as all over the US. My most favorite thing to enjoy while traveling is the ART! I am a Fine Arts major currently studying at Indiana University Kokomo and I would love nothing more than to work in an art gallery someday and maybe teach college art courses. My favorite types of art include ancient Roman art, impressionism, surrealism, and of course music. I couldn’t go a day without music in my life. My favorite band is KISS and I have seen them perform eight times. I have also had the pleasure of shaking their hands, getting a picture with them and a few autographs. One of the things that I pride myself on is my modest collection of their memorabilia.

 

 

Beth S.

Growing up I probably placed a hold on a thousand different library materials, now I get to pull a thousand holds a year as a clerk in the Adult and Teen department. I love the library and I love helping people find a good book. When I’m not at work, you might find me chasing after my kids, studying for school, or serving in ministry with my husband. When I get some free time though, I like to read funny chick-lit. 

Christina F.

I was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   I am a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan; since I grew up there, you can’t hold that against me.  I am married with two children, who keep me very busy, when I am not working, with all of their extracurricular activities.  I also like running, bike riding, yoga, cooking, geocaching, and learning new things.  I love reading; it allows me to experience a life unlike my own, as in: Pride and Prejudice, The Catcher in the Rye, The Road, The Paris Wife, The Time Travelers Wife, The Walk, The Great Gatsby, and The Shack.

 

 

 

 

Ed B.

I have worked in the computer lab since it opened in January 2000 and have been working and playing with computers since 1986 which is before windows and the internet as we know it now. My other interest include genealogy, historical research and maintaining my website www.edanddebby.com

Eddie C.

Hello! I graduated from IU Kokomo with my undergraduate degree in Arts and Humanities and from Indiana University Indianapolis with my Master of Library Science degree. I am a reference librarian here at KHCPL. I work in library public services, answering "life's persistent questions!" Extra points to those who can tell me from which NPR program that line comes! (I'm an avid NPR listener!) I also teach library public services for the LTA program at Ivy Tech. Prior to coming to KHCPL, I was a reference librarian at the IU Kokomo Library. I have also worked in a bakery part-time since 2004. MmmmMmmm! Doughnuts! 

 

 

Janet S.

Why I love the library and am a librarian? It couldn’t be more simple.... I love books! Inside of books are all sorts of information on any topic you can imagine, whether it is for real, could be real or is just plain fantasy. Actually, getting inside a book of interest is like visiting another world or dimension. I’ve always been inquisitive and wondered about this or that. I love both knowledge and a real good story. I love learning. So I first decided to become a teacher, helping others learn to read so they could have the chance to feel as I feel. Then after retiring as a school teacher, I became a librarian helping people to find what they are looking for. So, for me, deciding on my two occupations was easy. 

Marsha S.

I am a born and bred Hoosier and an eclectic reader. For many years I have enjoyed camping, hiking and canoeing with my family in Indiana’s beautiful state parks.  I enjoy taking leisurely bike rides in town or country, and one of my favorite ways to relax is to lounge on my deck with a good book, while sipping a glass of wine or cup of tea.

Melanie V.

When my children were elementary age, my husband and I homeschooled them. I used to tell them that being smart didn’t mean you knew the answers to everything, it just meant you were good at knowing where to find the answers. Libraries are a great place to find answers, so we spent a lot of time in both public and academic libraries. I started volunteering at the library and eventually decided to pursue a career helping others find answers in the Reference Department. Many times people preface their questions to me with “this is a dumb question, but…” and I smile inside because they’ve just shown how incredibly smart they are by asking at the library! 

Melissa W.

I loved to read as a kid, but it was in middle school when I finally found something that really interested me. I read the Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce and was hooked. I read the book so many times, my middle school librarian had to tape it back together for me. Perhaps that was a sign of things to come. After receiving my Bachelors in English my mother saw an article about librarians in the newspaper. Soon I was off to Indianapolis to get my Masters in Library Science. It might have been that memory of the middle school librarian, but during my classes I discovered I wanted to work in Teen Services. I have worked at KHCPL since I graduated in 2003. I love reading teen books and helping teen patrons find books to suit their individual tastes. I have served on the Young Hoosier Book Award Committee, and continue to serve on Indiana’s Eliot Rosewater Committee. In my spare time I read, blog about books, and experiment in the kitchen.

Theophilus H.

I love people. I have a degree in Air Traffic Control Science and a BA in Social and Behavior Science from IU. I am an Air Force veteran (air traffic controller) and loved traveling the country and the world to meet new people. My hobby is studying the history of African Americans in the American West. It’s not a separate discipline, just an expansion of U.S. History. I love long road trips (a leisurely 5,000 mile trip is not unusual for me). Look for Theo the next time you’re in the library if you have a good idea for a new road trip, interesting Af Am Western history trivia to share, or want to know some really neat places to visit out West.

Tonya M.

It’s a good thing I am a faithful IU basketball fan as I have 2 degrees from there. I have had a lifelong love of movies and music. My dream job would be to become a movie critic (getting paid to watch movies makes me all kinds of giddy) Since that isn’t going to happen any time soon, getting to select movies and music for the adult and children’s collections fills the void quite nicely. When I am not going to the movies or listening to music, I love to crochet and knit which I am proud to say that I learned at a library program.

 

Trisha Shively

I grew up in Oldenburg, a small town in Southern Indiana that did not have a public library. I got my first public library card when I started working for a public library when I was in college. Since then, I have truly learned to appreciate the value that public libraries have in their communities. One of my favorite parts of my job is planning programs such as Howard County Reads and Summer Reading Club. I am married and have a son who is in the United States Marine Corps and a daughter who is in high school. I love to cook and use it as a form of stress relief. If I weren't a librarian, I would want to either own a restaurant or catering business.