Mike Hanks-Director of Library Services

I have been with the Huxley Public Library since October, 2000. I am a State of Iowa Certified Public Librarian - Level III and active with the Story County Library Association. I am a 1988 Ballard Graduate and a life-long resident of the Ballard Community. I have 20 years of customer service experience, so serving the public is second nature to me. Being a Librarian appeals to me in many ways such as; providing free, unbiased, unrestricted, and equal access to materials and information to all of our patrons. My main hobby is collecting & selling die-cast toy cars on eBay, but I also enjoy reading, music, family, my dogs, life-long learning, computers & new technology.

 

 

 

 

Cathy Van Maanen-Program Coordinator

I joined the library staff in the fall of 2008 and am delighted about the opportunity. I've lived in Huxley for 10 years and consider this a chance to be more involved with my community. My background is in children's theater, so coming into library programing will expand my own love of literature as well as inspire kids to be even more creative. I look forward to working with many, many kids here and encouraging them in a love of reading.

 

 

Melissa " Mel" Haynes-Program Coordinator Assistant

I have been involved with the library since 2004, first as a volunteer and then as a staff member. I enjoy working with the children's crafts and programming. I am also a Facilitator for the National Association for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). I enjoy walking my dog when it's nice. My dog, however, prefers the snow.

 

 

Bonnie Jackson-Interlibrary Loan

I am fairly new to Iowa and the Huxley community, having moved here from Wyoming with my husband in 2005. I enjoy my work with interlibrary loans and access plus. It’s a good feeling to know that I have a part in all of the books coming from and going to other libraries and our patrons. I feel privileged to be member of the Huxley Public Library team. I enjoy broadening my knowledge of books and subjects, camping, church activities, and my grandchildren.

 

 

Heather Deaton-Assistant

I am a 2006 Ballard Graduate and currently a student at DMACC. I have been at the library since 2005 and specialize in book repairs. I have lived in Huxley all of my life. I enjoy meeting new people and working with the public. I am interested in drawing, art, manga, science fiction.

 

 

Kaitlin Romsey-Assistant

I am a 2006 Ballard Graduate and currently a student at DMACC. I have been at the library since 2005. I enjoy my job at the library because I am surrounded by books in a positive environment that promotes reading and life-long learning. In my spare time I enjoy, history, animals, reading, drawing and art.

 

 

Connie Harper-Assistant

I have been part of the library team since 2006. I work in the afternoons and evenings. I am a mother of two wonderful children. I enjoy reading, music and the arts.

 

 

Joann Scott-Assistant

I am a retired teacher who moved to Huxley from Cedar Falls in 2005 to be nearer to my two sons and their families. My oldest son, Lee, lives in Nevada with his wife and seven cats and my younger son, Jay, lives in Kelley with his wife and my two granddaughters, Molly Ann, a kindergartner at Ballard, and Katelyn Jo, soon to be four months old. I grew up in central Iowa (northwest of Newton), so I really feel that I have come "home". Needless to say, reading, whether required or for enjoyment, has always been very important in my life.