Meet the MPPL in-house and outreach storytime team! For information on dates and times for Baby, Toddler, Big Kids, and Family Storytime each week, check out our calendar. We can’t wait to see you at storytime!
Becca, Youth Collection Librarian
Favorite animal: Dogs
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite food: Apple with granola butter
Favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite book to read at storytime: Firefighter Flo by Andrea Zimmerman
Favorite storytime song: We are the Dinosaurs by Laurie Berkner
My favorite part of storytime is: I love seeing a baby who normally watches and does not participate, starting to interact with a clap, a smile, or babble. I feel so proud to play a small role in a child’s journey to talk, walk, and read.
If I’m not at storytime, I’m probably: Selecting and purchasing books for the youth collection or creating wonderful displays.
Cosette, Youth Program and Outreach Associate
Favorite Animal: Pigeons (but I’d never let one drive a bus)
Favorite Color: Sunshine-y yellow!
Favorite Food: Noodles of all kinds
Favorite Movie: Paddington 2
Favorite storytime song: “Hey Hi Hello!” by La La Librarian is one of my favorite ways to get moving and grooving at the start of storytime.
My favorite part of storytime is: I love getting silly with all my storytime friends! From pointing out zany illustrations to reading in ridiculous voices, it’s the best when we all get to laugh together!
If I’m not at storytime, I’m probably: Playing — er, preparing toys and other fun activities for our library’s many different, fun programs!
Emma, Early Childhood Librarian
Favorite Animal: Dolphins
Favorite Color: It’s so hard to choose one, but right now I love red and green!
Favorite Food: Ice cream! Especially anything with chocolate
Favorite storytime book: Can You Make a Scary Face? By Jan Thomas
Favorite storytime song: The Goldfish by Laurie Berkner
My favorite part of storytime is: I love being silly and dancing with my friends at storytime!
If I’m not at storytime, I’m probably: Organizing toys, looking for new books, or planning fun parties for the library!
Esli, Youth Outreach Librarian
Favorite Animal: Axolotls. I love bringing my stuffed Axolotl named Rio to storytimes and outreach visits. It’s so heartwarming to see kids of all ages light up when they have special guests at storytimes.
Favorite Color: Hm… Lately it’s been yellow!
Favorite Food: Pizza and Pasta!
Favorite storytime book: Buzz! Boom! Bang! the Book of Sounds By Benjamin Gottwald
Fun fact: I absolutely love going on bike rides! You might just see me on a bike trail during weekends. I also have three adorable pets: an Australian Shepherd and two cats.
If I’m not at storytime, I’m probably: Planning outreach visits in the community!
Kate, Early Childhood Outreach Librarian
Favorite Animal: Gorilla
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite storytime book: It Began with Lemonade by Gideon Sterer, illustrated by Lian Cho
Favorite storytime song: Teddy Bear by Jazzy Ash
My favorite part of storytime is: Reading an interactive book and encouraging participation!
If I’m not at storytime, I’m probably: Ordering picture books or reading too many picture books!
Kim, Youth Program and Outreach Associate
Favorite Animal: GIANT SQUID
Favorite Food: Super crunchy peanut butter
Favorite storytime book: Can You Make a Scary Face? By Jan Thomas
Favorite storytime song: Anything I can play on the ukulele
My favorite part of storytime is: I love dancing with all my storytime friends.
If I’m not at storytime, I’m probably: Listening to new music.
