Library Staff & Board
Our staff members are passionate about providing exceptional service, enriching our collections, and creating engaging programs for all ages. Our board members, comprised of community leaders and advocates, volunteer their time to guide the library’s mission and ensure it meets the evolving needs of our patrons.
Meet Your Library Staff
Kristi
Director
Kristi leads the staff as Director with great enthusiasm and loves connecting with all patrons who visit the library. She especially enjoys working with children, having spent 15 years as the Children’s Librarian. Always up for a reading challenge, she welcomes you to stop by and say hello! Her grandchildren are her greatest joy, and she’s eager to travel more, with an ever-growing list of destinations to visit.
Dylann
Makerspace and Teen Librarian
Dylann has been a valued member of the library team for 9 years, beginning as a teen volunteer page. She currently oversees cataloging, the Makerspace, the Teen Collection, and the Summer Reading Program. Dylann earned her Master of Library and Information Science degree in 2023. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys crafting miniatures and spending time with her dog, Dougal.
Savannah
Staff Member
Savannah has been with the library for 2 years, working as a program assistant . She manages the Mondoboard and serves as a creative coordinator. Savannah recently graduated from Aims Community College and is currently pursuing a K-12 Art Education Degree at the University of Northern Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys creating art, singing, playing the ukulele and guitar, thrift shopping, and crafting.
Cherise
Staff Member
Cherise has been with the library for 2 years as a children's programmer, where she designs and leads the Messy Art and Stay & Play programs. She holds a BA in Anthropology and has a strong background in early childhood education. In her free time, Cherise enjoys crafting, dog training, running, playing board games, and spending time with her wonderful husband and beautiful daughters.
Suzanne
Teen Programming Leader
With a background in banking and art, Suzanne combines creativity with fun! She’s the instructor of our popular Adult Paint n' Sip classes and coordinates teen programming. As a Makerspace librarian, Suzanne helps bring your creative ideas to life with hands-on projects. Outside of work, Suzanne loves baking, crafting, and painting. She also enjoys hiking with her husband and five children.
Ashley
Staff Member
Ashley has worked at the library for 3 years as a Library Associate, assisting with adult, tween, and children’s programming, and facilitating the Novel Bunch Book Club. She’s passionate about supporting the community and helping you find your next great book. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her busy family, reading, collecting craft supplies, and pretending to garden.
Amy
Tuesday Morning Preschool Storytime Coordinator
Amy leads Animal Storytime on Tuesdays, and facilitates Adult, Teen, and Tween Book Clubs. She also serves as the Explorer Pass Coordinator, Senior Outreach Librarian, Homebound Coordinator, and handles Large Print orders. Amy is a retired Math/Science teacher with a Bachelor's in Biology. She loves traveling, reading, and supporting her Roughrider in volleyball, swimming, and track.
Anna
Circulation Desk
Anna most often works at the circulation desk and loves to help patrons find just the right book. A favorite pastime of hers is listening to a well-narrated audiobook, especially while taking long walks. She also enjoys hosting a book club for adults.
Monica
Monday Morning Storytime Leader
Monica's love of books began with her childhood visits to the bookmobile, and she now reads almost nonstop. She leads Monday morning storytime and activities for preschool ages at our Johnstown location. She also assists with ordering books for our inspirational collection, and facilitates a Saturday morning book club.
Delka
Johnstown Toddler Storytime Leader
Delka leads the Johnstown Toddler Storytime on Friday mornings and loves being involved with activities for children of all ages. She especially enjoys gardening and spending time in the library's outdoor area. An avid reader and author, Delka also facilitates a book club for adults.
Meet the Board
Meet the dedicated volunteers who help steer the library’s operations! Chad Young, Sheryl Ballard, Jenna Hall, Debi Sauer, and Corina Strickland.