Meet the Milford Memorial Library Staff and 
if you are looking for a good book check out our staff recommendations!

Director
Beth Sorenson

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Beth became the director of the Milford Library in October of 2013. What she loves most about being a librarian is the opportunity to help people. Beth and her husband have four children and four grandchildren. She and her husband enjoy walking, golf, and visiting their children. E-mail her at beths@milford.lib.ia.us

Assistant Director
GILLIAN ANDERSON

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Gillian joined the Milford library staff in August of 2014. She holds a BA in Public Relations from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and is originally from Emerson Iowa. Gillian enjoys working with technology and spending time outdoors. Email her at gilliana@milford.lib.ia.us

Children's Librarian
Betty Naab

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Betty Naab has worked in our Children's Department since 2002.  She enjoys planning activities and interacting with the children during story times, after school crafts, the summer reading program and other events.  Stop in at the library to discuss ideas for new events or e-mail suggestions to her at bettyn@milford.lib.ia.us

Library Assistant
Robyn Horswell

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Robyn Horswell joined our staff in December of 2009 after having worked in public libraries since 2003.  Before working in a library setting, Robyn was employed in manufacturing for many years.  Robyn finds being a librarian to be a labor of love.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading and all outdoor activities. Contact Robyn at rrh22498@milford.lib.ia.us

Library Assistant
Jim Ramsey

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Jim has been a library assistant since June of 2004.  He holds a BA in Social Science from California State University in Fullerton, California, and a Master of Divinity from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.  Jim enjoys meeting everyone who comes to the Milford Library and is ready to help all from children to seniors find books or information. E-mail Jim at jimr@milford.lib.ia.us

Library Assistant 
​Jolene Leu

Jolene Leu is the new library assistant. Previously, she worked at Okoboji Elementary for 30 years. She taught kindergarten. She also worked as a library associate at the school. Her husband, bruce works for First Lutheran Church and they have two children. She loves to read and quilt. E-mail her at jleu@milford.lib.ia.us