Lori has an M.S. in Elementary Education and has taught elementary school in both Stamford and Darien.  Her four children are glad that she has found a new venue for her singing and dancing.

Jeanne is not only a Reader Advisor and mother, but also a Masters in Library Science candidate at Pratt Institute. She loves a good read and is not afraid to dish about the bad ones.

Stephanie Anderson is the Head of Readers’ Advisory after years of working as a bookseller. She reads just about anything, from presidential biographies to Regency romances, with a lot of new fiction in-between. When she’s not at the library, she’s reading on the train home to Brooklyn or running a basketball league for book nerds.

Louise is the library's fearless leader. When she's not reading about libraries, she reads travel books and cookbooks, trying what she reads about whenever she can.

Barbara is one of our film buffs. Ask her what movies she's seen lately!

John is a library geek.

Tina is an excellent cook and baking is her specialty. Ask her about the cookbooks!

When Tyler’s not running or listening to the Beatles, he’s writing and producing a documentary for the search for Bigfoot called “Squatch Watch.”

Asha is a new college grad and full-time desketeer. She is a keen observer of all that is weird and slightly off kilter in literature, non-fiction and movies! Ask her what she has read lately that keeps her back to the wall.

Lois keeps all the cogs turning.

Rose is mom to two grown daughters, Melissa and Cindy. She is a marathon runner and plays tennis and paddle tennis. She is also a talented seamstress and creates specialty gifts to sell at holiday and craft fairs. Rose also loves to cook and read historical fiction.

Eileen loves to connect kids with that one perfect book... the book that will make them a reader. She is a school librarian when she's not in the Children's Library and when she reads books for grown-ups, she prefers historical fiction.

Jen is our Collection Development Coordinator, new fiction buyer and lover of all things book. Ask her what book she is passionate about this week!

When not attending Lafayette in PA, or trotting around the globe Meg can be found behind the Welcome Desk. Ask her what she is excited about this week!

Louie is an undergraduate at UCONN Stamford. Along with American and British literature, he enjoys music, movies, history, and dreams of traveling around the world.

Alison keeps our books, crunches our numbers and makes sure we pay our bills. She likes to read psychological thrillers, loves dogs and is a crack skeet shooter.

Jared enjoys writing lyrics, producing music, and singing. Some of his favorite movies are Defiance, Pan's Labyrinth, and Inception. His favorite book is Flowers for Algernon.

Elisabeth is an avid sci-fi and fantasy reader who was convinced her invitation to Hogwarts got lost in the mail.

When not reading young adult realistic fiction, Erica enjoys riding her longboard skateboard and shoe shopping. You can find her in the Teen Lounge running programs and recommending books.

Marilyn loves reading the Sunday NY Times as well as historical fiction and memoirs. She also enjoys volunteer work, tennis, golf and bridge.

Jo is a retired middle school teacher who is trading YA literature for historical fiction and novels. She enjoys biking, baking, long walks, and discovering new places.

Amanda is an internet/technology nerd and enjoys dabbling in creative pursuits. Ask her about what is going on online!

Working in the children’s library allows Krishna to combine her favorite things: acting, singing, dancing and reading. When not at the library she can be found watching movies, sci-fi television, mainly Dr. Who, singing show tunes and of course reading. Her favorite books are Cloudy with a chance of meatballs, Jane Eyre and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

Alan reads a lot of naval history and fiction and is always trying to get us to go play softball. Hasn't happened yet, probably never will.

Sally is a huge fan of audio books. The queen of multitasking, she can usually be found knitting, gardening or cooking, all while listening to books. Her reading tastes are eclectic, but she is especially fond of all things Austen.

Kim is a college student studying Communications. She loves to play tennis, run, and travel. She enjoys reading non-fiction books and Time Magazine. Ask her about wilderness travel and readings!

Sandy makes sure that our books and DVDs get back on the shelf when they come back to the library. She likes to reads romance novels and other beach reads.

Amy is currently an MLS student at Pratt Institute. She plays a lot of Scrabble, enjoys reading historical fiction, and loves making crafts.

Caroline is originally from New Canaan (yes, a Rams fan), and she most enjoys reading memoirs, novels and looking through the cookbooks for new recipes!

Stacy has a BS in Business & Technology. Aside from being a legal assistant and Sunday School teacher, she’s always ready to lend a hand. Her welcoming smile and tech savvy nature will happily guide you in the right direction.

Ann McCarty loves reading, especially popular fiction. Ask her what she is wild about this week!

Patty is an autodidact. She's a self-professed education, techno geek and is passionate about culinary arts, books and music.

Cathy makes it happen.

Marian was destined to be a librarian. She was born and raised in Hawaii and is a big fan of funny kids books, running, cross-stitching, and traveling abroad.

Judy gets our books ordered, uploaded, and ready to go home with you. She likes histories, biographies and good novels. Judy is also an animal lover who likes to garden.

Barbara is a Francophile and reader of all things. Ask her what she has loved lately!

Claire is a film lover who recently finished her Master’s Degree in Library Science at Pratt in Manhattan. She reads widely, conducts programs for children from infants to tweens and can sometimes be caught running through the stacks.

Elizabeth is currently a MLIS candidate at Drexel University. Previously, she worked at MasterCard Worldwide in marketing and product development. She enjoys historical fiction and books about art, architecture, and interior design as well as cataloging her own collection in LibraryThing.

Blanche is our business and travel expert and a huge fan of UNC basketball and SEC football.

Kiera is a lover of children's books, especially those that are silly and/or feature giant chickens from New Jersey. She runs the program Stories on the Spectrum, a storytime for children on the autistic spectrum. Kiera enjoys helping reluctant readers, advanced readers, pre-readers, and everyone in-between.

Marianne is a book group's best friend. Ask her what she recommends for a lively discussion!

Vic keeps our library building in shape. As the former Chief Plumber for the Darien school district and Deputy Chief of the Darien Fire Department, Vic is always ready to serve.

You may know Veronica from her Organized Playgroups in town. She has a M.S. in Early Childhood Education and believes every child is gifted and ready to learn!

Stephanie keeps the sorting room humming. She can also be seen at the Friday night films where she has been known to appear dressed as a beekeeper as well as in vintage 1970’s attire.

Jessica, a recent MLS Pratt graduate, is a foodie at heart who loves to travel, try new restaurants, and test out new recipes. When she's not baking, you can usually find Jessica catching up on reality T.V. or reading Terry Pratchett.

Thomas enjoys hardcore concerts and running.

Abby reads a wide range of books with an emphasis on genre mysteries, series, and thrillers. She also enjoys biographies, memoirs, and books about chefs.

Erin is our go-to person for adult programming at the library. She loves showing patrons how to check out eBooks and use technology. She reads poetry, nonfiction, adventure stories, and everything in between.

Pat is not only a insatiable reader and huge Anglophile, she is a gourmet cook and loves doing needlework. Ask Pat what’s cooking! She’ll be happy to tell you!

Susan is an avid gardener, golfer and watcher of baseball. She loves the works of Jane Austen and Catherine Marshall along with pieces set during the Victorian era. Sue never passes up a good book dealing with the Paranormal in the world around us. Sue is currently a BGS Student at University of Connecticut - Stamford majoring in Human Services and is also a notary.

Sally, a psychology major in college, is excited to be working with children! In her free time she loves to read, cook and travel.

Caitlin is an undergraduate at Fairfield University, majoring in English and pioneering in Fairfield’s new 5-year Integrated B.A./M.A. Degree Teacher Certification in Elementary Education. She loves reading to children and reading in general, especially Victorian English literature and works of nonfiction.

Samarpana is a former Montessori teacher and one of our Early Childhood Specialists. She conducts Giggles & Rhymes and can help anyone navigate our Picture Book collection!

Pat is a dog lover and haunter of book shops everywhere. Ask her about the best in books on cd or playaways.

William Tone is a recent law school grad. When he is not out pounding the pavement he can be found behind the Welcome Desk ready with a book recommendation that is sure to please!

Chantalle is a recent transplant from the Southwest and is currently studying library science at Pratt Institute. She enjoys writing short stories, going to farmer’s markets and rock concerts, and is a die-hard fan of Game of Thrones!

Karen loves to read popular fiction, although her book group and co-workers are encouraging her to branch out into other genres. She also enjoys volunteering, playing golf, baking and spending time with her family.