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Meet Charrity, the New Circulation Assistant at May Memorial Library

Written by alamancelibraries on . Posted in Up Next.

Please congratulate Charrity on her promotion to this new position!

New May Memorial Circulation Assistant, Charrity

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.

Risha Bigelow, Library Assocate at the Graham Public Library Risha Bigelow, Library Assocate at the Graham Public Library Risha Bigelow, Library Assocate at the Graham Public Library

Meet Risha Bigelow, the new Library Associate at the Graham Public Library

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Risha Bigelow, Library Assocate 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!

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We are pleased to announce that Barbara Seibold has joined the Graham Public Library as the new Children’s Services Manager. Barbara Seibold the new Childrens Services Manager at the Graham Public Library

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!

Graham Branch Manager Wendy Kimbro Graham Branch Manager Wendy Kimbro Graham Branch Manager Wendy Kimbro

Meet Wendy Kimbro, the new Graham Branch Manager!

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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.

Graham Branch Manager Wendy Kimbro

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.

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Susana Goldman Hired as Director for Alamance Libraries

Written by alamancelibraries on . Posted in Press Releases.

Susana GoldmanAt 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.