Library Staff
The Rochester Public Library District staff strives to provide excellent patron experiences through creative programming, community outreach, and by providing equal access to information and resources for our patrons.
Contact us by calling the library at (217) 498-8454 or by emailing us. Please see below for email addresses.

Janet McAllister
Director

Lorachelle Eck
Patron Services Manager

Denise Rainford
Youth Services Director
youth.services@rochesterlibrary.org

Ayla Yeargain
Teen Coordinator and Youth Services Assistant
ysassistant@rochesterlibrary.org

Kaylee Mitts
Adult & Outreach Coordinator
adult.programs@rochesterlibrary.org

Jacob Pahde
Cataloger
jacob.p@rochesterlibrary.org

Ben Garrett
Processing Specialist
ben.g@rochesterlibrary.org

Amanda Matthews
Patron Services
amanda.m@rochesterlibrary.org

Sophie Omen
Patron Services
sophie.o@rochesterlibrary.org

Dr. Cassie Merideth, Ph.D
Patron Services
cassie.m@rochesterlibrary.org
Jaina Fenstermacher
Patron Services
adult.programs@rochesterlibrary.org