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
director@rochesterlibrary.org
Denise Rainford
Youth Services Director
youth.services@rochesterlibrary.org
Ben Garrett
Tech Services
ben.g@rochesterlibrary.org
Lorachelle Eck
Circulation Manager
circulation.manager@rochesterlibrary.org
Ayla Strauts
Library Services Assistant
ysassistant@rochesterlibrary.org
Devon Paddock
Adult & Outreach Coordinator
adult.programs@rochesterlibrary.org
Jacob Pahde
Cataloger
jacob.p@rochesterlibrary.org
Amanda Matthews
Patron Services
amanda.m@rochesterlibrary.org