Staff
Senior Library Staff
Pam Pal
Favourite Author:
Jilly Cooper
Fun Fact:
Can you believe it, I was once a host on a weekly television program that probably nobody has seen.
Val Dickson
Favourite Author:
Jane Austin
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
The Confederacy of Dunces - John Kennedy Toole
Angela Kemp
Favourite Author:
J.R.R. Tolkein
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read? Conversations With God - Neale Donald Walsch
Corrisha Lake
Favourite Author:
Shel Silverstein
What is your favourite children’s book?
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory...yep! Always had a sweet tooth!
Brittany Pampalone
Favourite Author:
Riley Sager
Fun Fact:
Vanilla Ice follows me on Twitter; it's okay to be jealous.
Kyle Young
Favourite Author:
Christopher McDougall
Fun Fact:
I’m also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and yoga instructor.
Ethan Wilson
Favourite Author:
David Chilton
Fun Fact:
I love playing the guitar and harmonica, but I can also tear it up on the drums.
Drew Murdoch
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.
Service Team
Angela Sheffer - 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 Carlson - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Too many to say.
What do you enjoy most about working at the library?
The people and the connections.
Deanna White - 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.
Drazen Vicic (Vic) - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Varlam Shalamov
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
Tao Te Ching
Lena - junior Library Aide
Favourite Author:
Taylor Jenkins Reid
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna West.
Linda Potje - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Jodi Picoult
Fun Fact:
Despite its popularity, I am not a chocolate fan.
Hannah - junior Library Aide
Favourite Author:
Brandon Sanderson
If you start a book and don't enjoy it, do you have to finish it?
I I have to finish it, I am always optimistic that it will get better!
Kaytlyn Freeborn - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Wally Lamb
Fun Fact:
I am a reptile lover and have a corn snake named Valentine.
Kim Blakeney - 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 Weir - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Agatha Christie
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Rob Fedorowicz - 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 Richarz - 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 - junior Library Aide
Favourite Author:
Madeline Miller
Fun Fact:
I've completed NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) twice.
Tracy Childs - Library Assistant
Favourite Author:
Kelly Armstrong
Fun Fact:
I was a freelance journalist/photographer for the Wasaga Sun and Collingwood Connection for 5 years.
Current Career Opportunities
Makerspace Programmer
Contract Full Time (June – December 31, 2024) – 35 hours/week
The Wasaga Beach Public Library is seeking an energetic and self-motivated team player to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Makerspace Programmer.
General Responsibilities: The Makerspace Programmer is instrumental in providing creative programming opportunities that will utilize the library’s Digital Lab and Learning Lab spaces and equipment. This role assists patrons of all ages in developing the skills they need to properly utilize a collection of tools, equipment, materials and software. Organizing instructors and volunteers to provide both one-on-one as well as group instruction will be required. The Makerspace Programmer will collaborate with the library programming team to plan and implement library events while working cohesively with all colleagues to deliver on library strategic priorities and address community needs.