Meet James Downes

Congratulate James on his promotion to the Library Associate position at the Mebane Public Library!

How long have you worked with the County?
Six 1/2 years

Where are you from originally?
New Jersey

What are you most passionate about?
My Family

Do you have a hobby?
Trail running, collecting record albums, summarizing Proust

When you were little, what was your dream job?
NBA point guard, but didn’t have the skills to overcome being vertically challenged

What was the best part of your week/weekend?
Visiting a friend

If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
Not at the moment

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Kishka – blood sausage

What’s your favorite TV Show?
Freaks & Geeks

What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Record albums & food

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
That it is good luck to say Rabbit, rabbit on the first day of the month.