Our Librarians

Esther is a native Darienite and a sophomore at Darien High School. She's had a passion for reading since a young age, being an avid patron of Darien Library for over a decade. Her favorite genres are realistic fiction, historical fiction, and the occasional cheesy romance. Outside of the Library she is a passionate student involved in a variety of clubs, with a love for summer weather, nature, baking, as well as any and every dog. 

Tina is an excellent cook and baking is her specialty. Ask her about the cookbooks!

Joshua is a recent college graduate that truly wants to make a difference in this world. He looks up to Jesus Christ and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., individuals that not only stood up for their beliefs, but for the marginalized, as well. Joshua enjoys doing research on the topics of masculinity, nutrition, and male mental health. He also likes memoirs!

Dina loves animals, books, and travel - oh my! Her favorite place to be is on the seashore reading a mystery novel. 

Jo is a retired middle school teacher who is trading YA literature for historical fiction and novels. She enjoys biking, baking, long walks, and discovering new places.

Juan is a dedicated and reliable custodian experienced in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in various facilities. His work as a custodian utilizes his skills to provide a safe and sanitized environment for staff and visitors. And when he’s not at the Library, he loves spending time with his wife and two sons anywhere in the city of New York.

Kim is a local mom who spends a lot of her time chauffeuring her two teenagers around town and cheering them on at their activities. She enjoys reading memoirs but is easily distracted by any interior design book or cookbook. She also serves on the executive board of the Darien Historical Society, is a traditional calligrapher, tea drinker, and manages her beloved Yorkie’s Instagram account.

Vic keeps our library building in shape. As the former Chief Plumber for the Darien school district and current Chief of the Darien Fire Department, Vic is always ready to serve.

Kerry is a busy lady with her family, her dog, a soft-coated Wheaton terrier, her love of babysitting, and most of all, her library. Kerry is an avid audiobook user “reading” all sorts of genres but mostly thrillers and mysteries. 

MJ is a literary fiction writer, retired attorney, and active genealogist (proud of Neanderthal ancestry). His broad educational background includes degrees from Schiller International University, Weber State University, and New York Law School. Culinary interests feature schnitzel, chicken curry, borsch (potato not cabbage), and rhubarb — but not all together. He enjoys good science fiction video and mystery writing but is unpredictably selective.

Emma is a Mitchell College graduate who loves fantasy and fairy tale books, friends, and family above all else and aspires to be an author one day. When her nose is not stuck in a book, she likes to write reviews on Goodreads, take walks, and spend time with the ones she loves. 

A longtime lover of fantasy, fairy tales, and Disney.

Maddie is a Darien High School senior involved in many activities in and out of school. She is a cheerleader and part of a crocheting club at school. In her free time, she does gardening in her family's backyard where they grow various fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

When she’s not spending time with her grandchildren, Rose enjoys sharing her great talents for crafting and baking with her family and her friends at Darien Library.