Meet the librarian
Breezee is new children’s librarian
Weston County Library’s new children’s librarian, Kaela Breezee, recently moved from Duluth, Minnesota, where she spent four years working in a children’s library developing family friendly programs and activities.
Breezee said her journey to Weston County began when her sister, while visiting family in the area, learned of an opening for a children’s librarian at the library and picked up an application for her. After submitting the application by mail, Breezee soon received a call from the library’s director, Kathleen Kirk, offering her the position.
“I was excited to accept the job and start planning my move to Wyoming,” Breezee said.
Breezee said she is eager to work in a community with room for growth and looks forward to serving local families through the library.
“One of the benefits of being in a small town is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people and families who visit the library,” she said.
Her goal is to create a more child-focused library experience while updating programs and services to better meet the needs of patrons. She hopes to foster interactive learning, encourage family participation and strengthen community connections.
Among the activities Breezee plans to introduce this summer is an outdoor Story Time program on the library lawn. The program is designed to encourage children to spend time outdoors while enjoying books and stories in a natural setting.
Breezee has also created a display featuring artwork from Hoover’s Peace, a group that visits the library each Thursday for craft activities. Located near the entrance to the Children’s Library on the lower level, the display gives children a dedicated space to showcase their creations.
Kirk praised Breezee’s impact on the library and community.
“She is an amazing asset to our library and community,” Kirk said. “She has extensive experience, and the kids already love her. We are excited to see more young readers at the library because Kaela understands how important youth engagement is to a library’s success.”
Library staff member Jaime Thomas also commended Breezee’s contributions.
“She is doing great things for the library and for the kids,” Thomas said. “She has fantastic ideas and has already made many positive changes.”
Library staff member Olivia Makousky said Breezee’s enthusiasm has made Story Time especially enjoyable for children.
“She is super nice, and the kids love her,” Makousky said. “Story Time is so much fun, and she sings songs with the children to keep them engaged.”
As she settles into her new role, Breezee said she hopes to continue expanding opportunities for children and families while making the library a welcoming place for young readers to learn, explore and connect.
