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Chris Manna, he/him
Chris Manna, he/himExecutive Director aka: Too Many Degrees and Other Duties as Assigned
About Me: Born and raised in Baltimore, I’ve lived all across the country (and abroad) as an adult working in libraries. Outside of the library, you can find me coaching youth soccer and basketball, reading multiple newspapers daily, drinking large amounts of coffee, and enjoying a good glass of bourbon on a cold night.
Contact me: cmanna@ccls.org or 484-730-8421
Filomena Elliott
Filomena ElliottAdult Literacy Director
610-444-2702 ext. 110
With Kennett Library since: 2015
Favorite Book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo & any historical novel
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
About me: Besides reading, cooking and hiking, I love to travel and learn about new places and cultures.
Laura Florence, she/her
Collection Development and Volunteer Coordinator aka: Idea Generator
About Me: My list of interests is ever expanding but includes: reading, writing, artmaking, wild gardening & foraging, moths, mushrooms, lichen, rocks, typewriters, community collaborating and connecting. I hail from the wide-open wind-swept land of Oklahoma. I worked for many years as a farrier and since 2016 have found my dream job at the Kennett Library.
Contact me: lflorence@ccls.org or 610-444-2702 ext. 108
John Hendrix
John HendrixChildren’s Services
About Me: When I’m not at the library doing children’s programming, I enjoy being at the beach with my children or home in my garden. I served in the US Army (1990-1994) and am a veteran of Operation Desert Storm.
Contact me: jhendrix@ccls.org 610-444-2402 ext. 104
Debbie Kellar
Debbie KellarCirculation Manager & Access Services aka: Detective Betty
About Me: I love working at the library & interacting with our customers. Outside the library you can find me spending time with my family, taking long walks, gardening, shopping for antiques. I like reading non fiction, & browsing cookbooks. I like curling up with my 3 cats and 3 dogs!
Contact Me: dkellar@ccls.org 610-444-2702 ext. 106
Amanda Murphy, she/her
Amanda Murphy, she/herDirector of Marketing & Communications aka Storytelling and Digital Overlord
About Me: When I’m not playing on social media or crafting content for the library, I enjoy long hikes in the mountains and kayaking towards the sunset. I’m currently working on an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and if I’m not reading a book, I’m listening to one.
Contact Me: amurphy@ccls.org or 610-444-2702 ext. 102
Natalie Lindner, she/her
Natalie Lindner, she/herLibrary Assistant
About Me: In my free time I like to play with my dog, listen to music and read. I strive to live an active lifestyle, whether that is lifting weights, taking walks, or doing gymnastics. Growing up in Kennett I’ve realized how special this town and community really are. I’m so happy to be a part of the library and I’m excited to get to know people that love the Kennett Library as much as I do.
Lupe Ruiz, she/her
Lupe Ruiz, she/herALP Administrative Assistant aka: Chief Helper and Problem Solver
About Me: I love my work with the Adult Literacy Program and each day I go home with the satisfying feeling that I was able to help someone.
After work, in my free time, I enjoy a good historical fiction book, a cup of tea and my 4 cats by my side. In summer, I am always working in my garden planting and taking care of my flowers and vegetables, and going hiking.
Contact Me: lruiz@ccls.com or 610-444-9118 ext.111
Shawn Godfrey, she/her
Shawn Godfrey, she/herLibrary Assistant
About Me: I love to learn! I’ve been a teacher and parent in Kennett for a very long time. It’s a privilege to continue my journey in the Kennett Library. My passion is connecting nature, crafts, meditation and yoga. I’m also working on building my Spanish skills. Stop in to say hello anytime! I’d love to hear what you are reading and learning so I can share with others. Namaste!
Contact Me: sgodfrey@ccls.org or 610-444-2702
Paul Sapko
Paul SapkoReference/Circulation Desk Librarian
With Kennett Library since: 2008
Favorite Book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Movie: The Great Escape
About me: When I’m not working, I like to spend time with my family. Besides reading, my favorite leisure activities include playing guitar, listening to classic rock, and hiking.
Gaby McKelligan, she/her
Gaby McKelligan, she/herLibrary Assistant
About Me: Soy mexicana y puedo ayudarle en el mostrador. My favorite thing about living in the United States is all the treasures found at libraries, so it’s really satisfying to work here. My life project outside work is focused in raising two young humans, and reading as a hobby in my free time.
Contact Me: gmckelligan@ccls.org
Laura Archer, she/her
Laura Archer, she/herCirculation and Collection Specialist aka Bronze League Gaming Master
About Me: When not geeking out over eBooks and Libby, I spend my free time going to concerts with my family and playing videos games with my friends. I am an avid supporter of fanfiction, and love reading and writing it myself. Please come talk to me about your favorite YA reads and Baby Yoda 😊
Contact Me: larcher@ccls.org
Anna Linn
Anna LinnLibrary Assistant
About Me: I love working in the Library and talking to all our wonderful patrons. In my spare time you can find me outside gardening, going for walks, reading a good book and and Facetiming with my one and only granddaughter.
Annie Mendiola
Annie MendiolaCirculation Assistant
With Kennett Library Since: 2021
Favorite Book: The Power Of Now
Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde
About me: I love to read and write in my free time. My favorite genre of books is nonfiction. I enjoy things such as beauty, fashion and makeup. I currently go to Kennett High School and plan to graduate in 2023.
Rana Sakr, she/her
Rana Sakr, she/herCirculation Assistant
About Me: New is the word that comes to mind when asked to introduce myself.
I am new to Kennett Square, new to the East Coast, new to motherhood and new to working at a library.
I was born and raised in Lebanon, studied in France, lived all over the West Coast. I have a medical degree in endocrinology and a true passion for health awareness education.
My wish to engage in the community led me to reach out to the Kennett library when I first moved here with my small family in 2020. Since then I have volunteered to launch French speaking programs. I now work at the library within and for this community that I feel blessed to be part of. I look forward to bringing more health related programs to life!
So feel free to say Hello, Marhaba, Bonjour or Ciao when you see me at the circulation desk.
I would love to exchange about science, gardening, travelling and parenting while assisting you in the best way I can!
Contact Me: rsakr@gmail.com or 610-444-2702
Cliff Sink, he/him
Cliff Sink, he/himCirculation Assistant
About Me: Newly retired after a 38-year career running technology companies and sales organizations. Hobbies include sailing, travel and cooking