Sara Masemann has joined the Warsaw Community Public Library’s Children’s Services department as a part-time employee. Photo provided by Warsaw Community Public Library.

By Amy Mann
Children’s Services
Warsaw Community Public Library

WARSAW — Last month I introduced you to Sarah Overstreet, one of our new part-time employees in Children’s Services. The month before, it was Stephanie Goodwin. This month, we’ll round it out with Sara Masemann. Here are the results of our interview.

Amy Mann: What prompted you to apply for a part-time job in the WCPL Children’s Services?

Sara Masemann: As a home-school mom, I appreciate the value of literature in a child’s education. The part-time hours offer the perfect balance between school and work. Being surrounded by books — there isn’t a day that passes without adding to the must-read list.

Mann: What are some of your favorite children’s books?

Masemann: “John Audubon,” “The Magic School Bus” and “Little House on the Prairie” are a few of my favorites. Living books that pull you into a different time period or truly immerse you into the topic are my preference.

Mann: If you love a series, what about it makes you want to recommend it?

Masemann: I have loved and reread the Thornton Burgess animal book series to my children many times over the years. Each book features a different animal living in a forest together while displaying the beauty of the natural world. The character lessons woven into each book are valuable for all ages.

Come in and meet Sara and ask her for book recommendations. We have lots of things for you to discover here at your library.

Save the date for Santa Saturday on Dec. 2. Santa will be visiting the library, and we’ll have activities and treats for your little ones. Watch for information on our website, warsawlibrary.org, and on our beautiful lighted sign. We will have printed informative materials inside the library, as well. Come and check us out.