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Meet Deana Cunningham, the new Associate Director of Operations
Please congratulate Deana on her promotion to this new position!
How long have you worked with the County?
3 years, 8 months and 18 days (roughly)
Where are you from originally?
Upstate New York – Pittsford
What are you most passionate about?
I am very passionate about social justice. I also LOVE DOGS!!!
Do you have a hobby?
Gardening, hiking, and reading are my three favorite hobbies, but I am always open to more!
When you were little, what was your dream job?
I wanted to be a writer. Still do, actually.
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
Getting this job offer!
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Let It Be
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
Not currently. We were recently caring for my 90 year old father, who passed away in December. I am just now getting used to having a like with no teenagers or aging parents to consider, and haven’t settled on what to do next!
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Squid. I did not like it!
What’s your favorite TV Show?
I like Survivor, British comedy panel shows, Grace and Frankie, and anything Star Trek!
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Thrift store shopping. Or food.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
The national animal of Scotland is the Unicorn. (Love those British panel shows!)
Meet Charrity, the New Circulation Assistant at May Memorial Library
Please congratulate Charrity on her promotion to this new position!
How long have you worked with the County?
I’ve worked with the county for 3 years. (September 12th)
Where are you from originally?
I’m originally from Hillsborough NC
What are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about being self-sufficient and teaching my kids how to be self-sufficient also.
Do you have a hobby?
My favorite hobby is singing karaoke, I also like to do nails
When you were little, what was your dream job?
When I was little my dream job was to be a teacher
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
Spending time with my family
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Positive vibes only!
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
If working at the library counts the yes!
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Squid and yes its delicious!
What’s your favorite TV Show?
How to get away with murder
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Food of course, I love to eat good food
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
That a mosquito has 47 sharp teeth like edges on its proboscis! OMG who knew.
Meet Risha Bigelow, the new Library Associate at the Graham Public Library
We are pleased to announce that long time library employee, Risha Bigelow, has been promoted to the position of Library Associate at the Graham Public Library. Many will recognize her as one of the friendly faces previously at the North Park Library and the May Memorial Reference Department and we are excited to see in her new role.
How long have you worked with the County? 18 years and 7 months.
Where are you from originally?
Burlington, NC.
What are you most passionate about?
Family.
Do you have a hobby?
Reading.
When you were little, what was your dream job?
Writer.
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
Anytime spent reading.
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Ha Ha Ha . . .
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
I am a member of the sub-group for StoryWalk of Alamance County.
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
I do not eat weird food.
What’s your favorite TV Show?
Criminal Minds is my favorite, but I will watch any crime solving television show.
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Cute shoes.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
During my two years in reference services at the May Memorial Library, I occasionally worked at the circulation desk. After three days at the Graham Public Library, I may have forgotten more than I remember when it comes to working the circulation desk.
Meet Barbara Seibold, the new Children’s Services Manager at the Graham Public Library!
We are pleased to announce that Barbara Seibold has joined the Graham Public Library as the new Children’s Services Manager. 
How long have you worked with the County?
I have worked IN Alamance Co. for 34 years as a teacher and librarian for ABSS and then as a librarian for The Burlington School.
Where are you from originally?
I am originally from the Chicago area.
What are you most passionate about?
My family, reading/education, cats/dogs
Do you have a hobby?
Reading, taking day trips with my husband, learning new things
When you were little, what was your dream job?
I wanted to be a teacher
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
Any time I can spend with my two grown daughters
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Young at Heart
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
I foster kittens for the Burlington Animal Shelter
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Eew, just eew. I am not adventurous with food.
What’s your favorite TV Show?
NCIS Los Angeles
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Travel
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
How cool being a public librarian is. I was afraid I’m miss my students, but my new job is AWESOME!
Meet Wendy Kimbro, the new Graham Branch Manager!
We are pleased to announce that long time library employee, Wendy Kimbro, has been promoted to the position of Branch Manager of the Graham Public Library. Many will recognize her as one of the friendly faces at the Graham Public Library and we are excited to see in her new role.
How long have you worked with the County?
Almost 23 years
Where are you from originally?
Graham, but I was born in Germany
What are you most passionate about?
Reading
Do you have a hobby?
Bad knitting
When you were little, what was your dream job?
Mortician
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
My niece
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Dance like no ones watching
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
Book groups
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
It comes from the ocean, but it is not fish (translation) Chile
What’s your favorite TV Show?
The Walking Dead
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Books (until I realized I could borrow them not have to own them)
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
In my new position, I have learned a lot, not sure if its interesting
What are you plans for the future of the Graham Library?
To have the library more engaged in the community.
Susana Goldman Hired as Director for Alamance Libraries
At the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting held on May 6, 2019, County Manager Bryan Hagood announced Susana Goldman as Director for Alamance County Libraries.
Susana Goldman has been with Alamance Libraries since February of 2014 when she was hired as May Memorial Branch Manager. In 2016, Goldman was promoted to Associate Director of Operations where she became responsible for all library branches and staff. Since December, Susana has also served as Interim Director while continuing her responsibilities as Associate Director of Operations. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from the University of Iowa.
Assistant County Manager Bruce Walker expressed his appreciation for all her work throughout these last few months. “Since December, Susana has more than embraced her role as interim director by providing direction and support to our library employees. We are very excited that she has agreed to continue working as director and look forward to supporting her leadership as she leads our libraries.”
“It is an honor to step into the role of library director, and I am excited to work closely with our Friends of the Library Board, Library Committee, staff, and our residents in order to continue offering relevant and engaging library services and programs within our community,” said Goldman.
If you would like additional information or need to contact the library director, please call 336-290-8679 or email sgoldman@alamancelibraries.org.