Library Staff

Caroline has worked in libraries for over 15 years, most recently she was the library director in Catskill
NY. She has also worked at libraries in Farmington Connecticut and Peekskill New York. She loves to
read, mostly contemporary fiction and has just started getting into mysteries and has a special place in
her heart for Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole and The House of the Spirts by Isabel
Allende. She also enjoys having cooking contests with her husband, who almost always wins and going
on adventures with her dog Rufus.

Before taking over as Head of Children’s Services, Debbie was the Children’s Program Assistant here at the library. Debbie brings a lifelong love of learning, as well as a background in Elementary Education, most recently as a preschool teacher here in Brookfield. She is a graduate of Manhattanville College and is currently pursuing her MLIS degree from San Jose State University. Debbie is very involved in the schools and community with her husband, Mike, and their three children.

If she has her way, you will find Jennifer at a concert, movie, designing a website, or reading mystery or teen fiction. She also enjoys anything cat-related, watching NFL football (Go Bills!), and spending time with her friends and family. Jennifer received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from Clarion University of PA in 2003. She has also worked at libraries in Pennsylvania and New York.

Mary Ellen Gill (Miss Meg) received her MLS from Southern Connecticut State University in 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Government with a History Minor from Morehead State University in Kentucky. She loves to travel and enjoys planting flowers and looking after her little flock of chickens. She has been very happily married for almost 20 years and is the proud mom of two awesome boys (and one smelly coon hound). She loves Children’s poetry and her favorite books to read are historical fiction with a dash of fantasy thrown in just for fun.

Ken graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a B.A. in Political Science and a Minor in History. His favorite genre is Historical Fiction and his favorite novel is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. He has worked in public libraries since he was 18. When not working he loves to be at or near the beach.

Angelica is a recent grad from the University of New Haven with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She is currently attending TRCC for her Library Technician Certification. Her preferred genres include History and graphic novels (picture books are for adults too!), though she has recently developed an interest in YA fantasy novels. Angelica’s hobbies include jewelry making, needle felting, baking, gem collecting and playing video games.

Zanny graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with her Master’s in Library and Information Science in 2022. She also attended SCSU for her undergrad, where she received a BA in English and a minor in Anthropology. Her favorite genres to read are scifi, horror, “new weird”, and non-fiction. In her spare time, she also likes writing, art, video games, music, and pulpy old horror films.

Nancy and her husband have been Brookfield residents for 22 years where they happily raised their three daughters. They are both now enjoying their four grandchildren when they can. We have two rescue dogs, Gus and Sadie.

She has a BBA from Pace University in Management Information Systems and began her career as a computer programmer. Prior to joining The Brookfield Library, she worked for over 20 years for Pace University as an Academic Advisor.

Some of her favorite pastimes are card making and stamping, reading, crocheting, and tap dancing!