Meet Fabian
We are excited to welcome Fabian as a Reference Assistant at May Memorial Library! Fabian is bilingual and serves as our local history specialist. He has years of professional photography experience and expertise in library resources.
How long have you worked with the County?
A little over a year now. I started as a part time Reference assistant at the Mebane Library branch in April of 2025. I then transferred to May Memorial in July 2025, and I just became a full time Reference librarian for May Memorial.
Where are you from originally?
I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, but I have been living in the continental US since I graduated from high school.
What are you most passionate about?
Photography is my biggest passion for sure. Love capturing moments, places and people as I see them. But I am also passionate about art, fitness, music, and living your life as best as you can.
Do you have a hobby?
Lots of them. I am an artist, so I love drawing and painting. I am also a nerd at heart, so I love to read, write, play games (both board and video games), work on puzzles, and learn random facts.
When you were little, what was your dream job?
I had high hopes of becoming either a singer, an actor or a dancer growing up. I even took piano and singing lessons in middle and high school and was briefly part of a small dance group in college. Life, however, had very different plans for me. But I have always wanted to get back to all of those, so who knows?
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
I love going home at the end of the day to workout, spend time with my husband and our two kitty cats, and either play a game, read a book, or draw/paint something.
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Just one? I could build a soundtrack for my whole life! But off the top of my head, I can think of two songs: “God Is a DJ” by P!nk, and “Extraordinary Machine” by Fiona Apple.
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
I am a member of the Burlington Artists League and Alamance Arts. I would also love to get involved in a community theater.
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
I can’t say I have ever eaten anything considered “weird”. But I am a fan of eating stuff that can be hot topics for people: eating fries with ice cream, pineapple on pizza, burgers with a donut for a bun… maybe I am weird, I dunno.
What’s your favorite TV Show?
The Walking Dead. I am currently in the middle of reading all of the Walking Dead comic books. Then I will rewatch the entire TV series.
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Traveling (whenever I can), new video games to play, books, and art supplies. Oh, and FOOD!
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
The fear of long words is known as Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. First off, try pronouncing that! I definitely had to copy and paste it! And second, whoever named it is either very mean or probably has a very twisted sense of humor.