Meet the Staff Monday: Ellen Parran

Which Branch do you work at?
All Three!

Which Department do you work in?
Children’s

What’s your position at WOLD?
Children’s Services Specialist

When did you start working at WOLD?
July 6, 2015

What are your top three favorite books of all time?

  1. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
  2. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
  3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Who is your favorite author of all time?
I read many different authors, so it’s hard to pick one.

What genres can our patrons quiz you about to find the best books to read?
Definitely, children’s picture books, easy readers, series and fiction.

What are your top three favorite bands?

  1. The Beatles
  2. Rolling Stones
  3. The Eagles

Do you have any pets?
I have a granddog Pittie named Zeus

What is your favorite thing about working at the Library?
Helping parents and children find the right book. I love when children’s eyes light up when we find the perfect book!

What’s your favorite food?
My favorite foods are cheese, crackers and fruit.

What’s your favorite color?
I like sage green.

What do you like to do in your free time?
In my free time I take small trips with my husband, practice yoga and Pilates, and read.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel, and why?
Probably Italy.

What is one cool fact about you?
I used to drive a bookmobile and actually obtained a CDL.

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