Meet the Librarians: Assistant Director Deb Hinkle

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of Q&As with Framingham Public Library staff. The main Framingham Library and the Christa McAuliffe Library branch were physically closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. During that time period, a new director and assistant director were hired. During those months, new staff was hired, some left, and with the library back to its pre-pandemic hours, SOURCE thought it would be great during the prime summer reading season to introduce and re-introduce key library staff to the community, and have staff discuss what the library has to offer and their favorite parts of the libraries.

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Assistant Director of Libraries Deb Hinkle

When started in current position: March 2021

How long with Framingham Library: 5 months

I am responsible for assisting the Director and our team in the behind-the-scenes work for the Library. We work together to ensure the Library offers above and beyond service that is accessible and equitable for our community. 

Favorite Children’s book: Corduroy by Don Freeman

Favorite Book: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs 

Favorite author: Augusten Burroughs. He has led such an extraordinary life and eloquently (and hilariously) articulates it for his readers.

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Favorite section of the Framingham Library to browse: Memoirs. I love learning about the struggles and challenges people have overcome in life. 

When I’m in the library, I just can’t help browsing the vinyl collection! I rarely take one home, but I always stop to see what’s on the shelf. 

The best part of my job is facilitating the incredible ideas that our brilliant staff create to represent and serve our community.

I wish people knew the library offered ceremonial scissors in our Library of Things!

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The Framingham Library needs you to come visit and take advantage of our collection, both physical and electronic. 

Last thing I took out with my library card was a Beach Boys record.

I would recommend exploring our Library of Things. Our collection offers a wide variety of objects, including technology that people may want to test and experiment with before investing in the product. 

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