About Us

Cathy Henderson, Librarian II Children's Services

 

My name is Cathy Henderson and I have been the Head of Children's Services for 9 years now. I work with a great group of ladies that bring some of the most creative programs to the children of Greece. I enjoy working the reference desk and helping you find just the right book.  I order all the books and dvd's for the Children's Department so if there is something you would like to see just make a suggestion.  I will do my best to add it to the collection. My favorite books are constantly changing. I love mysteries and adventure stories. My favorite picture books include; Bark George by Feiffer, The Monster Who Ate my Peas by Schnitzlein, Sophie's Squash by Miller and Carnivores by Reynolds. 

Jen Preisser, Librarian I Children's Services

 

My name is Jen Preisser otherwise known as Miss Jen.  I have been a children's librarian at the Greece Library for 7 years.  I enjoy working with children of all ages, reading lots of Children’s books… especially picture books, programming, and helping parents in our children's room.  I teach Baby Story time, preschool story time, and Lego Club along with various other programs.  Some of my favorite times here are in helping kids find the perfect book, seeing their eyes light up when they are participating in preschool story time and babies laughing, and talking during baby story time (I even get hugs from some of them). I enjoy being creative and trying new things in my programs.  My favorite picture books are Penguin and Pinecone by Yoon, anything by Mo Willems, The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, Stellaluna by Janell Cannon and many more!!  My favorite books for story time are interactive books that allow kids to become part of the story!

Laura Sidoti, Library Assistant Children's Services

My name is Miss Laura and I have worked at the Greece Public Library for 8 years in the Children's Department. I have coordinated the Summer Reading Program for the past 7 years- I love to get the kids excited about reading! I plan and present the story time called "Stories and More" with Miss Cheryl on Tuesday mornings at 9:45. I also plan other children's programs throughout the year and during the summer. I love to work at the library, it is the best job in the world! It's a wonderful feeling being able to help children find just the right book.  Some of my favorite books are: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall and The Monster who ate my peas by Danny Schnitzlein. Please be sure to stop in and say hello to me when you visit the library.

Cheryl Greene, Library Assistant Children's Services

Hi, I’m Miss Cheryl!  I love to read and I love kids, so I have a great job!  I do the Stories and More Story Time on Tuesday mornings with Miss Laura.  We have lots of fun and  introduce early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes and movement!  Check it out!  I also love to dance and sing, so I do two other monthly programs called Movin’ and Groovin’ and Bop Til You Drop, Family Dance Party.  Check our calendar for the days and times.  I have soooooooooo many favorite books, it’s hard to choose.  Some of my favorites are Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin, and anything by Mo Willems.  He writes the Elephant and Piggie series, Knuffle Bunny and the Pigeon books.  These books are so funny.  Next time you come into the library take one out.  See you soon!

Nancy Englebach, Library Assistant Children's Services

Bonjour! (that's a fancy way of saying hello) I am Miss Nancy, also known as Fancy Nancy, which is one of the programs I host at the library. I also have an all-ages story time, Tales & Tunes Together on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. which includes a different activity each week, scarves, instruments, parachute and more. Once a month, Reading, Rhythm & Rhyme where we read stories, sing and play rhythm instruments. I love working with children; reading, singing, dancing and watching as they discover new things. Some of my favorite books are Wonderstruck by Selznick, and the I Survived Series by Tarshis. Some of my favorite picture books are Tap the Magic Tree by Matheson, Little Quack books by Thompson and of course, Fancy Nancy books by O'Connor.  The library is a great place to work and visit. Stop in and see me!
 

Karen Deisinger, Library Assistant Barnard Crossing Branch

My name is Karen Deisinger, and I began my library career working at the Drake Memorial Library while obtaining my Bachelor's Degree at SUNY Brockport.  As I continued my education and received a Masters in Education (literacy major) at Nazareth College, I worked at the Webster Public Library. I joined the Greece Public Library in October, 2013 as Library Assistant specializing in Children’s and Teen Services. I work primarily at the Barnard Crossing Branch, but you will see me at the Greece Public Library, too. My favorite children’s book is Mitchell is Moving by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. I love the illustrations and the characters make me laugh!
 

Jacki Shellard, Senior Library Clerk 

Hello, my name is Jacki Shellard aka Miss Jacki and I am entering my 8th year working for the Greece Public Library. My children have inspired me in creating fun programs for the Children's Department. You may have attended some favorites such as Paint Me a Story, Math Crafts, Scavenger Hunts, and Wednesday night art programs. I love my job because it gives me an outlet for creativity,an opportunity to interact with the families of Greece, and the ability to read and promote great books. My favorite children's author is Eric Carle. I like books with good illustrations so I have created  a book display called Miss Jacki's Art Ideas. There is a new art idea to draw every two weeks along with interesting books to check out. Please stop by the Children's Department to say hello!