Kay Cassidy
How long have you worked at Monaghan town Library? I’ve worked in Monaghan Town Library for over 14 years, having started in Monaghan Library Headquarters a few years before that.
What is your role in the library? I’m the Executive Librarian in Monaghan Town Library, responsible for the management and delivery of the day-today running of the branch, with the support of an excellent library team. We work together to develop the delivery and promotion of an innovative programme of events, which includes literacy supports, through developing strong links with our local education sector. This currently includes our Summer Stars Initiative, under the Right to Read Programme, which continues to promote children’s literacy and reading development over the Summer months, as well as various other initiatives throughout the year. Another important part of my role is to co-ordinate stock selection, ensuring an excellent and good balance of stock, something which we are all very proud of.
What is your favorite part about working in a library? My favourite part of working in the library is how satisfied our customers are with the excellent free services we have on offer and how hard the staff work daily as a team towards achieving this.
What was your favorite book as a child? The Secret garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Why do you think people should join their local library? Our branch is very restricted in what we can offer at present due to lack of space. However, we are looking forward to moving into our new Library in Monaghan Town mid-2023.
Suzanne Buckley
How long have you worked at Monaghan Town Library? 21 years with Monaghan County Library Service.
What is your role in the library? Senior Library Assistant – Book clubs Co Ordinator, School visits Co Ordinator, Book purchasing, One book one county, Authorfy.
What is your favorite part about working in a library? No day is ever the same.
What was your favorite book as a child? Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl.
Why do you think people should join their local library? It’s free to join and there is something for everyone.
Jane McGuigan
How long have you worked at Monaghan Town Library? Since May 2022 after a transfer from Planning.
What is your role in the library? Library Assistant/Clerical Officer – Assisting customers, shelving books, cataloguing new stock, helping with events and whatever else needs done.
What is your favorite part about working in a library? Every day is different, you never know who is going to come through the door or what is going to face you. I love chatting and talking to all our customers.
What was your favorite book as a child? Jemima Puddleduck.
Why do you think people should join their local library? The library is so much more than just books. There are so many services we offer such as computers, books, DVDs, magazines, daily newspapers, audio books, events for all ages and more. It is a great social outlet.
Louise Mc Phillips
How long have you worked at Monaghan Town Library? Since August 2019.
What is your role in the library? Library Assistant – working at the front desk, shelving, helping with events, answering queries, Storytime.
What is your favorite part about working in a library? I love doing story time, it’s a real fun weekly event where we read stories, sing songs, and have lots of friends. It is great to see children taking a real interest in reading.
What was your favorite book as a child? Black Beauty – Anna Sewell.
Why do you think people should join their local library? It’s Free and there is something for everyone, whether it’s a space to study, browse the internet, meet new people through a book club or a space for children to read and explore the library offers it.