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Anita earned her Master's
Degree in Library Science from Southern CT
State University in 1980. Prior to becoming
director of The Brookfield Library
in 2003, she was the Executive Director of the
Western CT Library Council.
Anita and her husband Carl
(a guitar-maker) are ruled by three cats. Anita
spends her spare time reading rather than housecleaning,
and likes all aspects
of gardening except weeding. She enjoys writing
her weekly column for the Housatonic
Times, and looks forward every year to public embarrassment on
the library's float in the Memorial Day parade.
Nick Chodoba, Reference Librarian | 203-775-6241,
extension 103
Nick is a lover of film of all genres
and time periods, and reads anything
from philosophy to science fiction and
also enjoys graphic novels. Nick
received his Master's Degree in Library Science
from Southern CT State
University in 2006.
Donna
Crane, Children's Assistant | 203-775-6241,
extension 105
When Donna isn’t at the library
doing crafts, you can usually find her curled up with a good fiction
or mystery book. If her kids find
her first, she is usually at the cheerleading gym with her girls or
football field with her son, cheering
them on. In 2000, Donna received her Master's Degree in Publishing from
Pace University in New York City.
Jennifer
Doyon, Information Technology/Teen Librarian |
203-775-6241, extension 115
If she has her way, you will
find Jenn at a concert, movie, or reading mystery or teen fiction. She
also enjoys anything cat-related,
watching football, and spending time with her friends and family. Jenn
received her Master's Degree in
Library Science from Clarion University of PA in 2003.
George
Grumman, Circulation/Office Manager | 203-775-6241, extension 106
George has over 35 years of public library
experience. He as been a member of the Danbury Area
Drum Corps for 45 years. In addition
to reading Robert B. Parker's books, George
enjoys working in his yard and traveling.
Lynn Harrison, Homebound Outreach
Lynn enjoys travel, skiing, reading, hiking, singing, needlework, and people. She is also a circulation assistant at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe.
Soma Mitra, Circulation Assistant
Soma likes reading mysteries and travel books. Soccer is her sport of choice, and she especially enjoys watching her kids play. When not at the library, she likes to try out new dishes and search for different recipes. Her favorite cuisines are Chinese and Italian.
Soma has a B.A. degree in English Literature and a M.A. in English Literature. She is also currently working toward her Master's Degree in Library Science.
Mary Proudfoot, Children’s and Community Services Librarian
| 203-775-6241, extension 104
Mary enjoys gardening and
traveling with her husband, Harold. She also loves cats - especially
Winston, her British shorthair-
music, and playing with her grandchildren. She
is also a die-hard New York Mets and West Virginia
University sports fan.
Sharon Santi, Circulation
Assistant
When
not working at our library, Sharon is the librarian at Center School
in Brookfield. In addition to reading,
watching sports, and going out to lunch, she enjoys baking, musicals,
and laughing
with family and friends.
Katherine
Van Leeuwen, Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian |
203-775-6241, extension 108
Katherine loves
reading contemporary fiction and mysteries, and when not curled up with
a cat and a good book, enjoys antiquing,
walking and biking, warm beaches and spending time with her family.
She received her Master's Degree in Library Science from Southern
CT State
University in 2002.
Michele Vettorino,
Shelver & Summer Reading Program Artist
Michele enjoys spending time with
her husband and two daughters. She loves the beach, gardening, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Not pictured: Suzanne Garvey, Technical Services.