Meet the Board

Interests, passions, hobbies: I love experimenting with vegetable & flower gardening, playing tennis, reading and seeing how my children experience the world.

Favorite book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Favorite things about the library: The Lake Bluff library is a powerful little community hub that provides so many services far beyond lending books. As a parent of two young kids, I am particularly fond of the children’s programming and the welcoming environment that the Library staff has created.Why I serve on the Board: I am passionate about ensuring that our library remains filled with accessible, diverse and culturally-responsive programming and resources, particularly for children and adolescents.

Interests, passions, hobbies: I love to run and have been on the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club since 1984. I’ve traveled reasonably extensively.  Knitting is a way that I relax. I also love to read and I’m on a book club.

Favorite book: My favorite book is actually two series which are interconnected. They are The Lymond Chronicles and The House of Niccolo by Dorothy Dunnett.

Favorite things about the library: When my younger son was little, we used to go to lunch and then to the Library every Thursday. It is such a lovely place to go with children. I’m also impressed that the Library does passports.Why I serve on the Board: It’s time to give back to the community that has been such an important part of my family’s life and the Library is the perfect place to do that.  

Interests, passions, hobbies: Family, bicycles, baking with rye flour, gardening, fermentation, and reading! I’ve been known to knit on occasion, too. I especially enjoy exploring all of the beautiful nature preserves in Lake County with my wife and children.

Favorite book: Two books I’ve loved and recently returned from the Lake Bluff Library: No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood and A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan.

Favorite things about the library: Lake Bluff Library is home to a small but mighty collection — video games, cookbooks, poetry. The graphic novels selection is fantastic. The incredibly friendly and helpful staff make me feel welcome each time I visit. (And, going to the library is one of the few activities all of my children enthusiastically and unanimously agree to!) I also appreciate that it provides important services and resources for jobseekers, parents, students, and seniors. It’s truly a place for everyone.

Why I serve on the Board: Libraries have been a passion of mine since I was a child. I want to give back to this community in a meaningful way by helping to preserve and grow this invaluable community resource.

Interests, passions, hobbies: Exploring Lake Bluff and surrounding communities with my wife and son; running, hiking and bicycling throughout town and beyond.

Favorite book: I usually have a book in my briefcase to occupy me during at least part of my daily rail commute—so there are many.

Favorite things about the library: The Library is a valuable asset to Lake Bluff residents in many different ways, so it’s difficult to pick just one. However, I have found the staff—who are experts in the latest best practices of library science—to be exemplary.Why I serve on the Board: Public libraries, where the knowledge produced by society can be organized and accessed, remain critical resources in our world. It is an honor and a privilege to contribute, even in a small way, to the excellent work Lake Bluff’s Library does in this respect.

• Interests, passions, hobbies: I am an avid swimmer, runner and reader. I love family bike rides, movie nights, and exploring new places.
• Favorite book: There are so many books that have shaped me into who I am today. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of the first I remember having a deep impact. 
• Favorite things about the Library: I love walking into the Library with my son, talking with all the librarians and seeing what new things are happening. The passion from the librarians is noticeable from book recommendations, chats about recently read books, and help finding fun activities to do. 
• Why I serve on the Board: Libraries have always been an integral part of my life. I am excited to have the opportunity to help make sure the library remains a safe haven for our community.

Interests, passions, hobbies: I’m a big dog lover and enjoy taking advantage of all the wonderful open lands and trails. I also love to travel and work on my ever-growing family genealogy project.

Favorite book: That’s a hard question to answer, but some of my favorite authors are Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Salinger, Stegner, and Cheever.Favorite things about the library: That our Library is more than just books—we have group activities, visiting authors, and so much more.

Why I serve on the Board: I’ve been an active volunteer in the Village since moving here in 2004. I jumped at the chance to give my time, as well as my communications and strategic planning talents, to the Lake Bluff Library. 

Interests, passions, hobbies: Just about all sports, especially tennis, yoga and golf. I enjoy reading and traveling. I often check out travel guides from our wonderful library!

Favorite book: Too many to narrow it down!

Favorite things about the library: That the library serves such a large number of people in our community – from the ages of 2 to 92!

Why I serve on the Board: I’m delighted to have been elected to the Board in order to give back to Lake Bluff.