Staff
Senior Library Staff
Christopher
Favourite Author:
Martin Handford
Fun Fact:
If I were a book, I’d be shelved in 001 — full of facts and trivia no one asked for (a classic ailment of Librarians).
Brittany
Favourite Author:
Riley Sager
Fun Fact:
Vanilla Ice follows me on Twitter; it's okay to be jealous.
Angela
Favourite Author:
J.R.R. Tolkein
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read? Conversations With God - Neale Donald Walsch
Corrisha
Favourite Author:
Shel Silverstein
What is your favourite children’s book?
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory...yep! Always had a sweet tooth!
drew
Favourite Author:
Tamsyn Muir
Fun Fact:
I have a terrible click in my jaw and I've taught myself to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star On It.
Tracey
Favourite Author:
Michael Ondaatje
Fun Fact:
I love cross-country skiing and mountainbiking.
Public Services Team
Angela - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Diane Chamberlain
Where do you get book recommendations from?
I have gotten so many great book recommendations from patrons and staff at WBPL. I also find that goodreads.com has a great selection of recommendations.
Cathy - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Too many to say.
What do you enjoy most about working at the library?
The people and the connections.
Deanna - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Louisa May Alcott
Fun Fact:
I tend to prefer to see the movie BEFORE I read the book. I think it gives me the best chance at enjoying both.
Vic - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Varlam Shalamov
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
Tao Te Ching
Linda - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Jodi Picoult
Fun Fact:
Despite its popularity, I am not a chocolate fan.
Kaytlyn - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Wally Lamb
Fun Fact:
I am a reptile lover and have a corn snake named Valentine.
Kim - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
This week I’m loving C. J. Tudor
Fun Fact:
RUSH came to my high school to shoot a video and I was picked to be in it!
Maggie - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Agatha Christie
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Rob - Junior IT Technician
Favourite Author:
Sui Ishida
What is your favourite children's book or book as a child?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Sabine - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Alexander McCall Smith
Fun Fact:
I immigrated to Canada on a boat over the North Atlantic at the beginning of winter.
Simon - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Madeline Miller
Fun Fact:
I've completed NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) twice.
Tracy - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Kelly Armstrong
Fun Fact:
I was a freelance journalist/photographer for the Wasaga Sun and Collingwood Connection for 5 years.
Ethan Wilson - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
David Chilton
Fun Fact:
I love playing the guitar and harmonica, but I can also tear it up on the drums.
Current Career Opportunities
There are currently no active job postings.
Junior Library Aide
Part Time – Up to 18 hours/week
The Wasaga Beach Public Library is seeking an energetic and self-motivated team player to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Junior Library Aide.
General Responsibilities: Perform selected and specialized library routines and assigned tasks to support the Technical Services Department’s management of collection materials. Works under predetermined procedures and standards requiring accuracy and attention to detail to complete the shelving of materials according to library classification systems; perform shelf reading to verify proper organization; assist with inventory, book processing, and other duties as assigned. Provides customer assistance to members of the public who have simple collection, service and program-related queries.