Our Management Team

Kim Blaha

Executive Director

Executive Director Kim Blaha pilots the library ship. She sets the course and keeps an eye on the horizon, manages the ship’s resources, and keeps the crew from going overboard.

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Megan Daumen

Children's Services Librarian

Megan manages the Children's Department. She plans children's programs, conducts storytime, and prepares for summer reading! 

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Emilia Layne

Patron Services Librarian

Emilia serves as our Patron Services Librarian. In addition to cataloging, she plans a variety of programs for adults.

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Hanna Kunkel

Young Adult Services Librarian

Hanna plans teen and young adult programming.

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Sarah Wright

Communications Specialist

Sarah manages the library's social media accounts, newsletters, and website; she also serves as a media point of contact and distributes news releases.

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SPL staff get in the Halloween Spirit during our community Halloween program, with some supporting family members!

Our Staff

The staff members of the Syracuse Public Library are here to assist patrons:

• Amber: Patron Services Assistant
• Ariana: Page​​​

• ​Jo: Circulation Assistant
• Rebekah: Children's Librarian Assistant​​​​
• ​Robert: Library Technician

• Savannah: Circulation Assistant
• Sharon: Circulation Assistant
• Shelly: Circulation Supervisor