Meet Cat

Burlington County Library System is so lucky to have a team with wide-ranging knowledge and diverse interests. While many customers may know the names and faces of librarians at their local branch, we want to take the time to introduce more of our staff from around the system.

A BCLS staff member brings technology to local community spaces with out Mobile Learning Lab.

Hi, my name is Cat and I run the library’s Mobile Learning Lab, bringing digital literacy classes to communities across Burlington County. I also teach the Resume Basics course here at the Burlington County Library. Through group classes and one-on-one sessions, I help residents increase their computer skills. It’s great seeing the growth of all who participate!

I’ve always dreamed of working for a library, so arriving here each day is awesome. I really enjoy hearing customer stories about their lives and what they’d like to accomplish. It’s an honor to be a part of their journey.

Being at the library every day means I get to indulge in so many books! I’m a fan of thrillers and suspense stories, as well as non-fiction books on psychology.

Some of my favorites include:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. van der Kolk
Born for Love: Why Empathy is Essential - And Endangered by Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver
Zak George's Dog Training Revolution by Zak George and Dina Roth Port
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Cat, a BCLS staff member, holds up the book Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

When I’m not teaching classes, you can often find me reading a book or enjoying the beauty of the four seasons. Burlington County has an amazing assortment of parks for everyone to enjoy the natural beauty of our state. My husband and I love walking around Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton. It’s a great spot to play Pokémon Go too!

One of my favorite things is seeing the community come together and I get the chance to do that almost daily in my current role. It is a great source of fellowship for people and it means a lot to be a part building that in Burlington County. In addition to working for the library, I am a licensed social worker and counselor. My time at BCLS is just starting and I’m excited to see what lies ahead for myself and the communities we serve.