Ariel Nelson started at the White Oak Library District in September 2019. She is an Adult Services Specialist in the Adult & Teen Services Department at our Romeoville Branch.

What are your top three favorite books of all time? I do not have any favorite books. I’m just very picky about what I read.

Who is your favorite author of all time? I do not have one.

What genres can our patrons quiz you about to find the best books to read? I suppose Romance Fiction but I also love Fantasy/Sci-Fi. However, I am no expert in any genre.

What are your top three favorite bands? Flyleaf is the only actual band. But I love Rihanna (she’s my queen) and Summer Walker.

Do you have any pets? Yes! A black manx cat ^-^

What is your favorite thing about working at the Library? The knowledge that I have acquired and can now share. Also working in the library can be quite exciting.

What’s your favorite food? Chinese Food

What’s your favorite color? Purple tones! This year I’ve been loving Burgundy.

What do you like to do in your free time? Being the homebody that I am, reading, watching online TV shows/YouTube and spending time with my family.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel, and why? I would like to travel back to England and Ghana to visit my extended family.

What is one cool fact about you? I’ve lived on 3 continents.