Meet the Staff Monday: Amy Byrne
What Branch do you work at?
Crest Hill Branch
What Department do you work in?
Administration
What’s your job title?
Crest Hill Branch Manager
When did you start working at White Oak Library District?
November 28, 2011
What are your top three favorite books of all time?
- The Stranger by Albert Camus
- The Awakening by Kate Chopin
- A Small Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life by Steven Kotler
Who is your favorite author of all time?
Albert Camus
What genres can our patrons quiz you about to find the best books to read?
Cozy mysteries, craft books (especially hand embroidery and other needle arts), self-help (empowering women)
What are your top three favorite bands?
Do you have any pets?
Yes! In order of age: Karma, a beautiful black, long-haired cat who is 16 years old, Sidney, a Chihuahua who is 11.5 years old (and has lung cancer), Sweetie Pie an American Staffordshire mix who is about 9 years old, Zuzu, an adorable Chihuahua who is 9 years old, Twinkie, a playful Chihuahua who was rescued from a puppy mill and is 4 years old, and Lilith who is a ghost ball python is about a year old
What is your favorite thing about working at the Library?
I love the people I work with and the patrons I get to help!
What’s your favorite food?
Spaghetti
What’s your favorite color?
AAAh! This shouldn’t be hard, but it is…I have a tie: green and robin’s egg blue
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to read, do hand embroidery, volunteer in my community, spend time with my family (including my pets) and friends, and help with dog rescue.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel, and why?
I would like to travel to Europe, specifically England and Ireland to trace my family’s history.
What is one cool fact about you?
I was once kissed by a killer whale 🙂
