Meet Our Team - Asia Ross (G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library - Flowood)

 

Asia Ross | Youth Services Librarian | Flowood Public Library

Asia has been a part of CMRLS for almost 6 months! 

Here's more from Asia:

1. What is your favorite part of working in the library?

I enjoy working with the patrons and helping them find a specific book they are looking for, and/or a new book that they would enjoy. I also enjoy putting together seasonal book displays, and pulling books that may appeal to patrons for each season.

2. Was there a book that made you love reading?

My mom was reading to me before I was even born, and I started going to the library at a very young age, so reading is something that has always been ingrained into me. The Berenstein Bears and Amelia Bedelia were some of my early favorites, and as I got into my teenage years, I loved reading the Anne of Green Gables series (still a favorite of mine!), Nancy Drew, and Hardy Boys mysteries. As I entered adulthood, I've enjoyed books like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. Now, I'm currently into exploring different book genres and branching out into graphic novels as well.

3. Tell us one e-resource you wish more people knew about.

Storyline Online is a wonderful e-resource for parents to use. Children can hear books being read to them by different celebrities and important figures, and if it is not possible for children to come to story time in-person, then they can still enjoy the experience at home. You can find Storyline Online at https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/digital-library/virtual-reference-collection.

4. What do you like to do when you're not at the library?

I enjoy reading and watching favorite TV shows at home. I also like going out to events like festivals, theater productions, flea markets, and also eating out at restaurants. Every once in a while, I also do hand lettering and drawing, coloring, or watercolor painting.

5. What is your idea of the perfect vacation?

Honestly, just traveling to most places is the perfect vacation for me. I love sightseeing, going on city tours, tasting the local cuisine, and trying out new activities!

6. What is your favorite holiday?

I don't have a favorite holiday in particular, but I do enjoy Thanksgiving.