WCPL Staff Spotlight 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I lived in Pioneer through fourth grade, then moved to Bryan, where I’ve been ever since. I married my high school crush, Junior Combs, in 1988. We have four children, ten grandchildren, five girls and five boys, with number eleven on the way. My interests include lots of reading, crocheting, walking my dogs daily, sewing, and a little knitting. I worked for Bryan City Schools for 25 years, and although it broke my heart to leave, I joined WCPL in 2022. I started as an assistant librarian and moved into the role of Catalog Manager eight months later. 2. What have you most enjoyed so far about being the Catalog Manager for WCPL? Being challenged, learning new things, the responsibility of the job, the relationships with my coworkers, and the fast pace of the work. I also appreciate my quiet office where I can work without disruption...most of the time. 3. What is a service that WCPL offers that you wish the community were more aware of? We have programs offered (most of them free) that cover just about every interest. We also have free apps (Libby & Hoopla) that you can use with your library card, that allow you to download digital and audio books. 4. Favorite book? I read &/or listen to so many books, it’s hard to pick one. I mostly lean toward mystery & suspense novels, historical nonfiction and have lately been enjoying spicy romantic comedies. 5. You also host the We Be Book’N Book Club. Can you tell us a little about the club? We Be Book’N was formed in 2023. It’s a book club specifically for adults with disabilities. Adult books, where every main character has some sort of physical or medical disability, are read to participants, with real life situations and adult topics. Following every story, we then have discussion questions. Our club is not just about reading books, it’s about friendship, sharing and creating a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of ability or background. A place where everyone is valued, respected and heard. We explore stories that motivate and inspire us, always celebrating the diversity that makes our group one of a kind. We meet every other Wednesday 4:30pm, at the Bryan Main Library, and average around 20 participants (including caregivers). Facilitating the book club has allowed me to continue what I loved most about working with the school: working with others, sparking interest and developing relationships that will last a lifetime.
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