Amy Hopkins, Director
Email: centraliapl@gmail.com
Hello, I’ve been with the library since 2003. Promoted to the position of Library Director in April of 2018 after almost 15 years as the Reference/Non-fiction librarian. I’m excited about this new position and look forward to serving the patrons of our little library for many years to come! I am married (since 1991) and have a daughter who graduated from Centralia High in 2010. I have two grand-kids, a boy & a girl, 3 crazy dogs, 6 chickens, and I love to read!
One of my favorite websites is Goodreads.com, click this link to see what I’m reading!
Email: centraliapl@gmail.com
Hello, I’ve been with the library since 2003. Promoted to the position of Library Director in April of 2018 after almost 15 years as the Reference/Non-fiction librarian. I’m excited about this new position and look forward to serving the patrons of our little library for many years to come! I am married (since 1991) and have a daughter who graduated from Centralia High in 2010. I have two grand-kids, a boy & a girl, 3 crazy dogs, 6 chickens, and I love to read!
One of my favorite websites is Goodreads.com, click this link to see what I’m reading!
Leah Smoot, Adult Services Librarian
Email: leahlikesmysteries@gmail.com
Hey there! I have been working here at the library since June 2012, and am in charge of the Adult Fiction section, eBooks, and Adult Programming. I have always enjoyed reading (especially mysteries!) and grew up a pretty avid reader. When I was little, my parents would catch me reading under the covers with a flashlight when I was supposed to be sleeping.
My husband (Justin) and I have lived near Centralia since 2012. We have a bright, beautiful little girl and 2 peppy pups, Scooter and Belle. My interests include crafts of all kinds and modern calligraphy. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Photography & Graphic Arts from the University of Central Missouri in 2010. For a while, I owned a photography business (Smoot Photography & Design,) and have since transitioned into home decor items and modern calligraphy services. On my days off from the library, you can find me spending time with family, involved with our church, or creating something!
Email: leahlikesmysteries@gmail.com
Hey there! I have been working here at the library since June 2012, and am in charge of the Adult Fiction section, eBooks, and Adult Programming. I have always enjoyed reading (especially mysteries!) and grew up a pretty avid reader. When I was little, my parents would catch me reading under the covers with a flashlight when I was supposed to be sleeping.
My husband (Justin) and I have lived near Centralia since 2012. We have a bright, beautiful little girl and 2 peppy pups, Scooter and Belle. My interests include crafts of all kinds and modern calligraphy. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Photography & Graphic Arts from the University of Central Missouri in 2010. For a while, I owned a photography business (Smoot Photography & Design,) and have since transitioned into home decor items and modern calligraphy services. On my days off from the library, you can find me spending time with family, involved with our church, or creating something!
Caitlin J.J. Spears, Youth Services Librarian
Email: caitlinjanel92@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Cait and I started working at the library in July 2014 as a Student Librarian. In September 2017 I became the Youth Services Librarian. I order the children’s, juvenile, and young adult books. I also lead the story times, the Summer Reading Program, and teen events. I have been interested in being a librarian since I was given the opportunity to work as a library cadet at Centralia High School for Terri Brunner. I love helping people and watching Mrs. Brunner showed me that being a librarian is a great way to do that. I really enjoyed working with the last Youth Services Librarian, Katherine Butrum. Katherine taught me how great it is to work with children and young adults and help them nurture their love for reading.
I graduated from Centralia High School in 2010 and since then I have received my Associates of Arts degree from Moberly Area Community College and my Bachelors Degree from Columbia College. I hope to one day go back to school and get my Masters in Library Science. I live with my husband (Tyler), son (Hendrix) & our four dogs (Zoey, Chloe, Puddin’, & Coco). I love to read just about any genre, but fantasy/space/adventure graphic novels are my favorite.
Email: caitlinjanel92@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Cait and I started working at the library in July 2014 as a Student Librarian. In September 2017 I became the Youth Services Librarian. I order the children’s, juvenile, and young adult books. I also lead the story times, the Summer Reading Program, and teen events. I have been interested in being a librarian since I was given the opportunity to work as a library cadet at Centralia High School for Terri Brunner. I love helping people and watching Mrs. Brunner showed me that being a librarian is a great way to do that. I really enjoyed working with the last Youth Services Librarian, Katherine Butrum. Katherine taught me how great it is to work with children and young adults and help them nurture their love for reading.
I graduated from Centralia High School in 2010 and since then I have received my Associates of Arts degree from Moberly Area Community College and my Bachelors Degree from Columbia College. I hope to one day go back to school and get my Masters in Library Science. I live with my husband (Tyler), son (Hendrix) & our four dogs (Zoey, Chloe, Puddin’, & Coco). I love to read just about any genre, but fantasy/space/adventure graphic novels are my favorite.
Sadiqa Saleh, Adult Non-fiction / Reference Librarian
Email: kitsuneheldas23@gmail.com
Hello, I’ve been working at this library since August 2015 as Circulation Staff and, as of August 2019, the Reference and Adult Nonfiction Librarian. I’m also in charge of the Interlibrary Loan orders if you're looking for something we don’t currently have on our shelves. I got my dual Bachelor degrees in Natural Resources: Fisheries and Wildlife and Bachelor of Arts: English from Mizzou in 2017. I love to read a wide range of books and watch a wide range of movies. I also love animals as evidence of my horse (Surrab,) five sheep (Copper, Penny, Baby, Midnight, and Pine Needle,) two dogs (Tucker and Sarah,) and two cats (Luna and Jafar). If you ever need help with anything I’ll always try my best to help. Come on by and say hi. I like hearing people’s stories and would love to hear your's at any time.
Email: kitsuneheldas23@gmail.com
Hello, I’ve been working at this library since August 2015 as Circulation Staff and, as of August 2019, the Reference and Adult Nonfiction Librarian. I’m also in charge of the Interlibrary Loan orders if you're looking for something we don’t currently have on our shelves. I got my dual Bachelor degrees in Natural Resources: Fisheries and Wildlife and Bachelor of Arts: English from Mizzou in 2017. I love to read a wide range of books and watch a wide range of movies. I also love animals as evidence of my horse (Surrab,) five sheep (Copper, Penny, Baby, Midnight, and Pine Needle,) two dogs (Tucker and Sarah,) and two cats (Luna and Jafar). If you ever need help with anything I’ll always try my best to help. Come on by and say hi. I like hearing people’s stories and would love to hear your's at any time.
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Circulation Staff
Samantha Nichols Hello, my name is Samantha. Feel free to call me Sam, I go by both. I graduated from Centralia High School in 2016 and have lived here all my life! I started working at the library in 2017. Now I am in charge of the DVD sections as well as hosting events such as the Dungeons and Dragons nights and many of our teen events. I love working at the library and working with teens! While they can get a bit loud, they just want to have a good time. Some of my favorite books right now are the Croak trilogy by Gina Damico, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling and The Husband's Secret Liane Moriarty. Erin Eastin Hello! My name is Erin and I have been working here since August of 2019. I also previously worked here for 2 years while I was going to college to get my teaching degree, but I had to leave in January of 2008 for student teaching. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from the University of Missouri and a Master's Degree in Teaching from Columbia College. I just finished my 13th year of teaching special education and I currently teach Early Childhood Special Education in Hallsville. I have an 18 year old daughter who is a freshman at Stephens College. I also have 2 dogs (Riley and Stitch) and 1 granddog (Razzle). Abby Ridgel Hi! My name is Abby Ridgel. I've been working at the library since March of 2021. I am a junior at Centralia High School and a varsity cheerleader! One of my favorite books is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and my favorite author is Jodi Picoult! Chloe Stickney Hello! My name is Chloe Stickney. I have lived in Centralia for my whole life and graduated from Centralia High School in 2020. I started working here at the library in August 2021. I am currently attending MACC. I have a little brother who is a few years younger than me. I have three cats whose names are Samson, Peaches, and Loki. I enjoy reading YA fiction, graphic novels, and manga. Other hobbies of mine include watching TV shows, movies, and anime. I also enjoy playing video games on my Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. |
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