She is originally from Liverpool and lived in Surrey for 12 years, currently in Hampton with her cat and her partner who also manages a Surrey library, although his is based within a high security prison!
Joanne said: "I love the village-like community spirit of Molesey. The fact that I have seen so many familiar faces already during my time here is a testament to the fact that everyone is extremely supportive of our service."
She intends to continue the high standards of service established by previous manager Helen Cronin and is aiming to create an even more welcoming environment.
Joanne added: "We have a new and seating area where you can ‘put your feet up’ and relax with a nice coffee and a good book."
She is excited about the 'Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge' currently under way to get kids more involved in the library, as well as an upcoming event called 'Ancestry', where library visitors will be able to investigate their family history, and 'Get Online' - a crash-course introduction to basic PC skills and internet browsing.
As you would expect Joanne is a great lover of books, and her favourites are anything to do with Medieval and Renaissance history. She also enjoys fiction including Yaan Martel’s Life Of Pi and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
If you are passing why not drop in an say hello to Joanne and her team.
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