Meet the Staff Monday: Jane Gardner

Which Branch do you work at?
Lockport Branch

In which Department?
Children’s Services

What’s your position at WOLD?
Senior Children’s Professional

When did you start working at WOLD?
September 27, 1983

What are your top three favorite books of all time?

  1. The Library by Sarah Stewart
  2. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
  3. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein

Who is your favorite author of all time?
Danielle Steel and Jude Deveraux

What genres can our patrons quiz you about to find the best books to read?
Picture Books

What are your top three favorite bands?

  1. Neal McCoy
  2. The Osmond Brothers and Marie
  3. Elvis Presley

Do you have any pets?
Not at the time

What is your favorite thing about working at the Library?
Watching the faces of the young children when I find their favor books.

What’s your favorite food?
French Fries Extra Crispy

What’s your favorite color?
Blue

What do you like to do in your free time?
Read, crochet, and go out with my friends

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you travel, and why?
Florida to visit family, Branson, MO because there is so much to see and do, and cruise to Alaska

What is one cool fact about you?
I love working with children

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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