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Anita Barney, Director | 203-775-6241, extension 101                                                                                       Chat with us in real time!

   
    Anita earned her Master's Degree in Library Science from Southern CT
    State University in 1980. Prior to becoming director of The Brookfield Library
    in 2003, she was the Executive Director of the Western CT Library Council.

    Anita and her husband Carl (a guitar-maker) are ruled by three cats. Anita
    spends her spare time reading rather than housecleaning, and likes all aspects
    of gardening except weeding. She enjoys writing her weekly column for the  Housatonic Times,    and looks forward every year to public embarrassment on the library's float in the Memorial Day parade.          

Jennifer Clark, Information Technology/Teen Librarian |  203-775-6241, extension 115
                        

      If she has her way, you will find Jenn at a concert, movie, or reading mystery or teen fiction. She also       enjoys anything cat-related, watching NFL football, and spending time with her friends and family. Jenn       received her Master's Degree in Library Science from Clarion University of PA in 2003.





Donna Crane, Children's Assistant |  203-775-6241, extension 105 

         
      When Donna isn’t at the library doing crafts, you can usually find her curled up with a good fiction or       mystery book. If her kids find her first, she is usually at the cheerleading gym with her girls or football       field with her son, cheering them on. In 2000, Donna received her Master's Degree in Publishing from Pace       University in New York City.    

 

George Grumman, Circulation/Office Manager | 203-775-6241, extension 106

        
      George has over 35 years of public library experience. He as been a member of the Danbury Area Drum       Corps for 45 years. In addition to reading Robert B. Parker's books, George enjoys working in his yard and       traveling.          

 

Lynn Harrison, Homebound Outreach

     
      Lynn enjoys travel, skiing, reading, hiking, singing, needlework, and people. She is also a circulation       assistant at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe.

 

Soma Mitra, Circulation Assistant

     Soma likes reading mysteries and travel books. Soccer is her sport of choice, and she especially enjoys      watching her kids play. When not at the library, she likes to try out new dishes and search for different      recipes. Her favorite cuisines are Chinese and Italian.

     Soma has a B.A. degree in English Literature and a M.A. in English Literature. She is also currently working      toward her Master's Degree in Library Science.



Elizabeth Oedel, Reference Librarian | 203-775-6241, extension 104

     Elizabeth enjoys reading, especially nonfiction in a variety of subjects including history, sociology,      mountaineering, and biography. She also loves music, and often attends concerts. She previously worked in      public libraries in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Elizabeth received her Master’s Degree in Library      Science from Simmons College in Boston in 2008.

Mary Proudfoot, Children’s and Community Services Librarian | 203-775-6241, extension 104

        
       Mary enjoys gardening and traveling with her husband, Harold. She also loves cats - especially Winston, her        British shorthair, and Abbi, a Maine Coon - music, and playing with her grandchildren. She is also a die-hard        New York Mets and West Virginia University sports fan.

 

Sharon Santi, Circulation Assistant

       When not working at our library, you may find Sharon reading, watching sports, and going out to lunch. She        enjoys baking, musicals, and laughing with family and friends.

 

Katherine Van Leeuwen, Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian | 203-775-6241, extension 108

      Katherine loves reading contemporary fiction and mysteries, and when not curled up with a cat and a good       book, enjoys antiquing, walking and biking, warm beaches and spending time with her family.

      She received her Master's Degree in Library Science from Southern CT State
      University in 2002.
    

 

Michele Vettorino, Shelver & Summer Reading Program Artist

      
      Michele enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She loves the beach, gardening,       reading, and spending time outdoors.

 

 

 

Not pictured: Suzanne Garvey, Technical Services.