BRATTLEBORO — I want to take a moment to recognize someone I see making a wonderful difference in our community: Lindsay Bellville, the youth services librarian at Brooks Memorial Library, has transformed its children's room since taking over leadership in 2015.
She brings an incredible creative vision to her work. Not only was she the brains behind the life-size Candyland game during Winter Carnival, but she also had the idea to promote the recent “Let's Read 2019” Community Read by marching in the July 4 parade and had the energy and determination to make it happen.
As a mother of two kids and as someone who reads children's books for my work, I have seen the collection of books blossom into being engaging, diverse, and just generally fabulous under her watch. Plus, she knows the books and gives excellent recommendations.
Most importantly, she listens to kids with respect.
It is obvious that when she took the helm at the children's room, she had a vision for a vibrant, inclusive library that welcomes all families - and she has made it happen.