Welcome to our series, all about getting to know our very special Youth Services staff members at the Barrington Area Library! Each month, we'll publish an interview with one of our lovely staff members. Up next we have Youth Services Assistant Librarian, Larissa!
What is your favorite part of working at the Barrington Area Library?
My favorite part of working at the Barrington Area Library is the community! My Youth Services team are both kind and creative. I enjoy working with the library customers for both reader’s advisory and the programs, especially with story times and STEM-related activities. My own children are now school-aged, but when they were little we often spent time at the library to read, play, and partake in multiple programs. Now I delight in being able to give back to young children and their families!
What are some of your favorite books and/or genres?
My favorite series growing up was Harry Potter! I still remember waiting outside of the bookstore with my mom at midnight for the release of the new books and then staying up late into the night reading them! Some of my favorite adult authors as an adult include Matthew Kelly, Emily Giffin, and Taylor Jenkins Reid.
What do you like to do when you’re not working at the library?
When I am not working at the library, I like to spend time with my family and friends, read, travel, cook, volunteer as a Girl Scout Leader, partake in Yoga & Zumba classes, and recently I have learned to play pickle ball!
If you could be a character in any book in our collection, who would you be?
If I could be a character in any book then I would chose Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series. Hermione is kind, smart, and brave. She loves to read and learn new things. Hermione stands up for what is right and she always is there for her friends.
Is there a fun fact about yourself that you’d like to share?
My Favorites: (aka fun facts about me)
Color: Purple
Book: Harry Potter Series
Movie: The Wizard of Oz
Food: Spaghetti
Dessert: Anything with chocolate!
Sport: Ice Skating
Game: Sushi Go
Animal: Penguin
Youth Services Specialist Stefanie