Megan Walters
Library Director
484-730-6481
With Kennett Library Since: 2017
Favorite Book: Pegasus in Flight by Anne McCaffrey
Favorite Movie: White Christmas
About Me: I enjoy travel, trilogies, and trivia. My ultimate goal in life is to visit as many countries as I can, especially the microstates! I excel at bad jokes and probably if you talk to me you’ll find that out fairly quickly.
Milly Caez
Technical Services and Development Department
610-444-2702 ext. 105
With Kennett Library Since: 2003
Favorite Book: The Empty Pot by Demi
Favorite Movie: Me Before You & Hidden Figures
About me: Hi, I’m the Technical Services and Development Department. I have been working here at the library since 2003. Probably many of you recognize me but for those who don’t, you usually won’t see me at the circulation desk because I am in a different area cataloging the new items. I like to read English and Spanish books, I usually read nonfiction, but lately I have been reading fiction and children’s books. One of my favorite children’s books of all time because of the beautiful message is, “The empty pot” by Demi. Two of my favorite phrases that I tell myself every time: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” -Mahatma Gandhi and “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” -Napoleon Hill If you have questions about how to donate to the library I will be glad to help, just contact me.
Filomena Elliott
Adult 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
Collections Development Coordinator
With Kennett Library Since: 2016
Favorite Book: any title by Sylvia Townsend Warner
Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast by Jean Cocteau
About me: I love being part of the Kennett Library staff and the Kennett Square community! I enjoy walking my dog through the lovely streets in town. If you see me on such a walk or sitting in the sun reading a book on the bench by the library – come say hi! I look forward to meeting you!
John Hendrix
Children’s Services
With Kennett Library since: 2002
Favorite Book: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite Movie: Star Wars A New Hope, Shawshank Redemption
About Me: Star Wars A New Hope, Shawshank Redemption
About Me: I served in the US Army (1990-1994) and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, graduated from West Chester University (BSED), my favorite pastime is reading and listening about documentaries about History. I enjoy spending time with my family and have a goal to be able to visit all 50 states.
Debbie Kellar
Circulation Manager and Interlibrary Loan
610-444-2702 ext. 106
With Kennett Library since: 2008
Favorite Book: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
About Me: I enjoy spending time with family, long walks, animals, gardening, and antiques.
Michael Kelly
Program Coordinator
610-444-2702 ext. 102
With Kennett Library since: 2020
Favorite Book: The Man Who Was by Avi, A Christmas Carol and Other Stories, by Charles Dickens
Favorite Movie: The Cornetto Trilogy, directed by Edgar Wright
About Me: I enjoy writing and was the former editor/reporter for the Seminole Tribe of Florida newspaper. In my spare time, I’m papier mache artist/instructor, a certified diver, and twice performed at CBGB in NYC where I broke bass strings on both occasions.
Lupe Ruiz
Adult Literacy Program Assistant
With Kennett Library since: 2005
Favorite Book: Every book I read becomes my favorite.
Favorite Movie: Apocalypto, among others
About Me: I am curious about the past so I like history and love Greek mythology!
Paul Sapko
Reference/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.
Jen Blab
Library Assistant
With Kennett Library Since: 2018
Favorite Book: My Ántonia by Willa Cather
Favorite Movie: When Harry Met Sally
About me: I’m an avid reader & I love going to author readings as often as I can. I also enjoy good old-fashioned letter-writing & spending time with my family. I’m excited to be a part of the Kennett Library staff!
Anna Linn
Library Assistant
With Kennett Library Since: 2017
Favorite Book: Pillars of the Earth
Favorite Movie: Christmas Story
About Me: I enjoy visiting new places, gardening, crossword puzzles, time with family, & curling up with a good book.
Gaby McKelligan
Library Assistant
With Kennett Library Since: 2019
Favorite Book: Call me by your name by Andre Aciman
Favorite Movie: The Painted Veil
About me: My favorite thing about living in USA is the access to wonderful libraries. I’m a romance reading advocate and a very inexperienced parent. Si habla español puedo ayudarle.
Dan Pennacchia
Programming Assistant
With Kennett Library Since: 2018
Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Favorite Movie: Jurassic Park
About Me: I’m immersed in nerd culture, from comics to games and so much more. I love sharing my passions and hobbies with those around me, and have a blast doing so through a number of library programs.
Shane Zandotti
Library Assistant
With Kennett Library Since: 2018
Favorite Book: It By Stephen King
Favorite Movie: Delicatessen
About me: I’m 22 years old and french-american I can speak French semi-fluently and visit my grandparents every other year in Europe. In my spare time I rock climb and run to stay in shape. Currently, I’m reading the Dark Tower series by Steven King, which I should hopefully finish in the next 10 years! I am starting to dabble in voice work so if all those books are out of the library you’ll know who took them!