Director - Courtney Vashaw, M.ED., CAGS

Courtney comes to the library as an “accidental librarian,” having been trained as a researcher, community activist, educator, and administrator. She takes great joy in connecting people with what they need to lead their best lives. She believes the world would be a more joyful place if everyone would still read children’s picture books. 

After more than 25 years (since the photo) and in early education classrooms, I am excited to step into my next dream job of librarianing (which I know is not a real word, but it's fun to say). I have a lifelong adoration of books and reading, with a particular passion for early literacy. Being able to bring books to life, to hook children into a love of reading and learning, to help them feel out the sounds of words and build the images the stories weave in their heads, is one of my favorite things to do in the whole entire world. I look forward to connecting with each community member of every age and stage. See you at the Library!