Sean joined the O'Fallon Public Library staff in April 2018. Here are some of his recommendations in both books and film: "I’ve lived in O’Fallon my whole life. Coming to the library with my mom and sisters had always been a thing mainly because we’ve always lived within walking distance. Pre-Covid Sean Admittedly the biggest … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Sean, Circulation Assistant
This week marked the end of Robert's time working at the O'Fallon Public Library. He's moving on to another job- and we all wish him the best. We first met Robert while he was a tutor for the SIUE America Reads program. He was so awesome at tutoring, the library extended an invitation for him … Continue reading A Fond Farewell in Staff News: Robert
Meet Stephanie, a public service leader at the library, mother of four and wife to an Air Force 20-year veteran (now retired). Attentive readers of the O'Fallon Public Library blog know in addition to streamlining digital processes for library patrons, she is also a cookbook aficionado. Need help scanning, faxing, formatting a document? Stephanie is … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Stephanie, O’Fallon Public Library’s Adult Services Lead
https://youtu.be/C6JgtXqQghk Meet Heidi Wiechert, who recently took up the mantle of Social Media and Adult Programming Director for O'Fallon Public Library of O'Fallon, IL. If you have a suggestion for a library program, please send her an email: heidi@ofpl.info Connect with the O'Fallon Public Library on our webpage: ofpl.info Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofallonlibrary Blog: https://ofplblog.info/ Information from … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Heidi, Social Media and Adult Programming Coordinator
This month, we introduce Cat, our new page. In case you didn't know, a page is responsible for checking in and putting away all the books that are turned in. During any given shift, Cat might check in about 300 books and shelve as many as 100 of those. Be sure to say hello to … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Cat, OFPL’s New Page
The New Plant Parent Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family Patrons often ask about the striking potted plants that grace our library. Fortunately, we have our resident expert, Annie in Circulation, to introduce a few of our residents. While visiting the library within the past year or so, you might have noticed our new residents! The … Continue reading Meet the O’Fallon Public Library Plants – What’s Growing at the Library?
Sharon, OFPL Circulation Assistant It is a pleasure to shine a spotlight on Circulation Assistant Sharon who joined us in December. Sharon brings experience in teaching, parenting and a rich background in literature. If you need a recommendation for yourself or your child, be sure and ask her when you see her. My love of … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Sharon in Circulation
Sean has been working in Circulation since 2018 and really enjoys putting together our Binge Boxes of movies. He's our resident cinephile, and he enjoys making the Binge Box art and replacing DVD covers as needed. If you want suggestions in video games, movies, manga, or anime, Sean's your guy! Despite working in a library, … Continue reading OFPL STAFF RECOMMENDS – Sean B.
This month we introduce Emily , an English and Communications graduate of Elmhurst University. Her professional and academic interests range from the college experience of international students to supporting underserved populations in communities. When you see her at the Help Desk, ask her what she recalls about participating in the OFPL Summer Reading Program as … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Emily, Circulation Assistant
It's past time that we met the several new staff members who have joined us, beginning with Jeri who recently earned her Bachelor's Degree in English. Currently, she works behind the scenes checking-in and shelving the many books, movies, and games patrons return. If you catch her working in the stacks, ask Jeri to tell … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Jeri, Library Page
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