Sonora has worked in libraries for a ridiculous amount of time. Her favorite books to read aloud are the Pigeon books by Mo Willems and The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak.
What are Chris's favorite books? You'll have to ask her!
An avid fantasy reader, Mike counts Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman among his favorite authors. When not in the stacks, you might find him on the Niagara River in a kayak, or cooking duck confit in the kitchen.
As a child, Lois remembers trips to the library on the East
Side of Buffalo. She still remembers her favorite book, A
Nickel for Alice, and the lovely little library on
Fillmore Avenue.
As an adult, her favorite reads are historical fiction, New
York by Edward Rutherford being at the top of the list.
Some of her favorite authors are Ken Follett, Marie Benedict,
Jeffrey Archer, and Sandra Brown, amongst many others.
What are Megan's favorite books? You'll have to ask her!
This is question we encounter frequently
from well-meaning stakeholders who are seeking a solution to
the Library's financial situation.
While the Youngstown Free Library was started by volunteers
and run entirely by volunteers for many years, we live in a
different and more complicated world now.
Over the past thirty years, libraries have changed. Everything
in our records has gone digital, including all the cataloging
and searching information. Everything we do, from cataloging
new books to teaching patrons how to use their computers, has
increased in skill level.
The complexity of digital cataloging, patron privacy, and the
myriad details key to keeping 22,000 books organized -- for all these
reasons, well-trained and tech-comfortable staff are key to making a
Library run smoothly.
Even with staff members at its backbone, the Library still
needs help from volunteers! We welcome volunteers
to help with cleaning the building, mending books, organizing crafts
for children, running programs for adults and families, setting up
Storywalks in the local park, and fundraising for the Library.