Staff Directory

Melissa - Director

The library director works with the board to determine policy, supervises the staff, and oversees the operation of the library. If you have a problem with library policy or need special consideration for an unusual situation, you need to speak with the Director.
mkipp@galionlibrary.org

Amy - Financial Officer

The library director works with the board to determine policy, supervises the staff, and oversees the operation of the library. If you have a problem with library policy or need special consideration for an unusual situation, you need to speak with the Director.
adellinger@galionlibrary.org

Courtney - Assistant Director

cwheeler@galionlibrary.org 

Hannah - Youth Librarian

Hannah is responsible for all children's/young adult department operations including planning, scheduling programs, coordinating and implementing programs and policies, assisting in maintaining collection and promoting the Library in the community.
hjellen@galionlibrary.org

Nancy - Early Childhood Literacy

Nancy's responsibilities include organizing and supervising storytimes, visiting preschools, ordering children's audiovisual materials, and providing early literacy activities.
nfoss@galionlibrary.org

Jessica - Elementary Program Coordinator

Jessica runs K-6 programs and events, attends to the children's room, and coordinates related social media.
jbarnhart@galionlibrary.org

Chloe - Processing and Interlibrary Loan

Chloe processes new materials, getting them ready to circulate, and handles the interlibrary loan service.
cklepatzki@galionlibrary.org

Rebecca - Periodicals and Books on Wheels

Rebecca handles magazine subscriptions and the Books on Wheels service, among other things.
rwillis@galionlibrary.org

Nico - Adult Programs and Publicity

Nico plans adult programs, runs the library's social media accounts, and does the advertising for the library's programs and events. If you have an idea for a program that you would like the library to hold, this is the person you want to talk to.
ncross@galionlibrary.org

And More...

Various other people assist with the day-to-day operation of the library, shelving and covering books, assisting at the desk, keeping the building clean and everything in working order, and whatever else is needed to make your library experience the best it can be.