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.
Tracey Strnad
Favourite Author:
Michael Ondaatje
What’s the most eclectic book you’ve ever read?
Wes Anderson screenplays? Does that count?!
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
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.
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.