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Editor’s Note: This is the 10th 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, which began in spring 2020. During that time period, a new director and several new staffers were hired. SOURCE thought it would be great to introduce and re-introduce key library staff to the communityand have staff discuss what the library has to offer and their favorite parts of the libraries. This series began in 2021.

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Jillian Holmberg
 


Position: Head of Children’s Experience

When started in current position: April 25, 2022

How long with Framingham Library: 3 years (since summer of 2019)

I am responsible for: Overseeing the children’s department at both the Lexington Street location and Christa McAuliffe Branch.

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Favorite Children’s book: Oh Look, a Cake! by J.C. McKee

Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Favorite author: Rick Riordan

 Favorite section of the Framingham Library to browse: Graphic Novels (all ages!)

When I’m in the library, I just can’t help myself and: Check out the new Young Adult section.

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The best part of my job is: When a child tells me they either loved the book I recommended, or they can’t wait to read the book I just suggested to them.

I wish people knew the library offered: An Adult Graphic Novel section at the Christa McAuliffe branch!

The Framingham Library needs: You to know how exciting our upcoming summer reading program is going to be! Make sure to sign up June 25!

Last thing I took out with my library card was: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

I would recommend: Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly

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By editor

Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.