Meet the Staff Monday: Terri Purcell

What Branch do you work at?
Crest Hill Branch

Which department do you work in?
Children’s Services

What’s your position at WOLD?
Children Services Librarian

When did you start working at White Oak Library District?
August 26, 2016

What are your top three favorite books of all time?

  1. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
  2. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
  3. Percy Jackson and the Olympian series by Rick Riordan

Who is your favorite author of all time?

Rick Riordan or Rainbow Rowell

What genres can our patrons quiz you about to find the best books to read?
Anything outside of manga and super heroes

Do you have any pets?
Sadly, no.

What is your favorite thing about working at the Library?
I love interacting with kids and teens, getting to hear what’s going on in their lives and knowing I’m making some type of impact on them, even if it’s as simple as helping them pick out a book for school.

What’s your favorite food?
Pizza

What’s your favorite color?
Green, purple, pink, and red

What do you like to do in your free time?
I love sleeping, reading, and binge-watching TV shows.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel, and why?
I have two places: Ireland and Poland because both sides of my families are from there and I want to learn more about my ancestral roots. Also the food is delicious, especially Polish food.

What is one cool fact about you?
My hands are extremely small and can still fit in gloves I wore as a little kid.

Amy is the Crest Hill Branch Manager and Editor of White Oak Blogs. She has worked for the District since November 28, 2011. She loves to read fiction, most especially cozy mysteries, nonfiction craft books, and self-improvement books. She is an animal welfare advocate, and especially loves Chihuahuas, Pitbulls, & Chimpanzees. Her favorite type of music is punk, and her favorite band is The Clash - The only band that ever mattered.

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