Joel Perez is a Librarian Trainee providing Teen and New Adult services for the Blossom Trail cluster. His major interests are literature, psychology, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, gardening, cinema, and meditation/mindfulness. In addition, he's always willing to help with reading, writing, and research.
Hi, I’m Rebecca, and I am the Teen and New Adult Services Librarian. That means I help with program planning for countywide projects. I’ve worked at a lot of different branches in other positions, before getting promoted to a librarian. I got my Masters in Information and Library Science from Valdosta State University.
I love being active. I’d rather be hiking or swimming than pretty much anything else. I also enjoy lifting weights and running. And I love spending time with my dogs and adding to my tattoo collection. My favorite author is Stephen King, but I’ll pretty much read anything.
I’m also a proud OG Swiftie.
Rebecca
Teen and New Adult Services Librarian
Hi, my name is Tiffiny! I am a Fresno native, and I got my start as a library aide at the Clovis library over 23 years ago. I worked my way up to becoming a library assistant, and just recently I earned my 3rd Master’s Degree in Library Science in order to become the new Teen Librarian of the Cotton Fields Cluster for the Fresno County Library. (My other two degrees are in Education and English.)
I have spent the last 10 years as an English Instructor for various junior colleges throughout the Valley. I have also taught high school junior and seniors, encouraging them along the way in their academic ventures. During my time as an English Instructor, I realized that the library was calling me back, and now here I am at my dream job! With English being part of my background, I am eager to help young and new adults with any kinds of writing (resumes, cover letters, letters of application for college, etc.).
Some fun facts about me:
1. I LOVE games shows! In fact, I was on Let’s Make a Deal for my birthday this last summer. I got to meet Wayne Brady and win a little bit of money in the process!
2. I love to cook and bake, which means I also love to watch cooking shows. The Great British Bake Off is one of my favorites.
3. I don’t like Oreo cookies.
4. I’ve never watched any of the Star Wars movies.
5. I can tell a good dad-er, um, mom joke.
My goal as a Young Adult Librarian is to serve my community. If you need help in anyway (a listening ear, a book to recommend, homework help), I’m here for you. I have a passion for helping people achieve their goals by giving them the tools to do so. If I don’t have an answer, I will find one for you.
I hope to meet many of you. If you see me around, stop and say hi! Tell me what you’re reading, about your latest hobby, or see if you can get me to laugh with a joke!
Hi, my name is Jessica, and I’m the Teen and Young Adult Services Librarian for the Sierra Gateway cluster which includes Clovis, Betty Rodriguez, Auberry, Shaver Lake, and Big Creek. I grew up in Firebaugh and went to CSU Monterey for my Bachelors in Human Communication. I earned my Masters in Information and Library Science from San Jose State. I love to read manga and fantasy novels, play RPG video games (currently playing Final Fantasy Online), and binge watch Korean Dramas and anime. My favorite anime include Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Naruto (Shippuden), and Fruits Basket. My top 3 favorite authors are Cassandra Clare, J.L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas. Lastly, I am, naturally, a Gryffindor! Stop by and say hi!
Hi, I'm Brittany. I am the Teen and New Adult Services Coordinator here for the Fresno County Public Library. That means I plan programs for teens and new adults across Fresno County. Things like our summer program, Summer at the Library where we have fun activities for teens over the summer and teens can read books to earn prizes. Another countywide teen program would be Project Keyword: Prom where we collect new and used prom outfits and then throw a giveaway event for high school teens. Our first year doing it, we were able to give away over 150 dresses and suits to teens! If you are a teen and you've got a great idea to share, let me know, I'm here to listen.
Random facts about me... I graduated with my BA from UC Santa Cruz, go banana slugs! And I received my Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. I love to go SCUBA diving, ask me about the time I dove in open sea black water, it was a unique and frightening experience. I love board games, I have my own board game library with over 200 board games!
My go to authors are Tamora Pierce, Sarah J. Maas, Rainbow Rowell, and Brandon Sanderson!
Brittany
Teen and New Adult Services Coordinator, Fresno County
It all began when Thomas started volunteering for Fresno County Public Library’s Reedley branch in 2010. Volunteering at the Library was an amazing experience, but when Thomas heard about a job opening for Library Assistant the following year, he practically leapt at the opportunity. From there, he’s had the privilege of serving local Library-goers in a variety of different capacities.
Currently, Thomas is part of the behind-the-scenes team of staff that orders new books and media for the Library’s many branches. He spends much of his work time selecting titles that will help meet the recreational and informational needs of the community, and his main areas of focus are teen and kids’ books, graphic novels and manga, eBooks, and video games. He suspects that this might actually be the best of all possible jobs.
When he’s not at work or writing autobiographical blurbs about himself in the third person, Thomas is (and this might fall somewhere in the region of complete shock, or maybe absolute shock) pretty big into reading! He usually gravitates toward fantasy, sci fi, comics, and Stephen King, but he’ll read just about anything. A few of his recent YA favorites include Joe Abercrombie’s Half the World and Ryan North and Erica Henderson’s run on The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl.
Thomas
Behind-the-Scenes
Hello! My name is Michael, and I am the Teen Librarian for the Raisin Vines cluster, which includes Caruthers, Easton, Fowler, Gillis, Kingsburg, Laton, Riverdale, and Selma. I have a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master’s degree in Library Science from Emporia State University. I am a brand-new California resident as of 2024. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family, gardening, exploring my adopted state, and of course, reading! My favorite genres to read include speculative fiction and history.
Hello! My name is Michele. I am the Teen and New Adult Services Librarian Trainee for the Park View cluster, which includes Woodward Park, Politi, and Pinedale. I got my bachelor's degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University and am currently pursuing a master's degree in Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. A few of my hobbies are hiking, puzzles, video games, and of course, reading. My go-to genres are mysteries, thrillers, and romances. Stop by and say hello!
