Justin Levesque, Assistant Director
Justin dearly loves his cozy abode in Sunapee Harbor and enjoys noodling on his acoustic guitar and serenading his ever-patient (long-suffering?) neighbors with deeply felt if technically unsound Replacements and Elliott Smith covers (yes, the Minneapolis Replacements, those beacons of impeccable proficiency and professionalism). His reading tastes run the gamut from 19th century Russian lit to speculative fiction to mangy music memoirs, and he enjoys facilitating the book and film discussion groups and amplifying all that the Library has to offer as a space for community and empathy.
Kyler Wesner, Youth Services Librarian
Kyler recently moved back to New England from Colorado with his wife and dog. He has a B.A. in History from Southern Connecticut State University and an M.A. in Public History from Central Connecticut State University. Kyler started his library career as a library page at Douglas County Public Library in Colorado and is coming from Jefferson County Public Library where he was the Teen Librarian. He is excited to get to know the Abbott Library community!
In his spare time he loves going for hikes with his wife and dog, playing board games or video games, and is a big football fan. He loves reading horror and fantasy books.
Laura Pezone, Adult Services Librarian
Some of you may recognize Laura, as she worked at the Abbott Library as a Library Aide Substitute from 2013-2016 while getting her MLIS, before becoming the Assistant Director at the Newbury Public Library for seven years. She took a year-long break to be a stay-at-home mom to her two boys, before returning to Abbott at the start of 2024.
Laura grew up in Derry, NH, but has called Sunapee her home since 2010. In her spare time (is there such a thing with toddlers?), Laura enjoys cooking and watching movies – her favorite of which is Back to the Future.
Terri Rounds, Circulation Librarian
Terri can often be found behind the circulation desk assisting patrons with a variety of services and requests. She is responsible for selecting our audio books, as well as processing and cataloging many materials and is also very good at pivoting where needed. In her spare time, she dabbles in art and is learning how to play the fiddle.
David Sandberg, Library Aide
David Sandberg has worked at the Biomedical Libraries at Dartmouth College since 2004. David started working at the Abbott Library for weekend coverage in 2022. He lives in Sunapee and enjoys collecting museum guidebooks.
Alex Grout, Library Aide
A former middle school teacher from Lee, NH, Alex retired several years ago and moved to Sunapee. She was the Abbott Library’s Children’s Aide responsible for ordering picture books, making take home craft kits, and doing Story Time. We are happy she has chosen to continue with us as a substitute.
In her spare time, Alex loves hiking, playing board games, reading historical fiction, and is a huge Celtics basketball fan. A history lover, Alex is an Anglophile (especially all things Victorian), has been a docent at Billings Farm in Woodstock, VT, and collects period costumes.
Barbara Fitzgerald, Library Aide Substitute
Barbara brings much knowledge from her former job as a librarian in Massachusetts. The Abbott Library was fortunate to benefit from her well-rounded expertise and masterful collection development skills for several years while she worked as a Library Aide, and we are thankful for her continued presence as a substitute.
Brian Gebo, Custodian
Brian is the unseen hero of the library staff! He works during the library’s closed hours to keep the building looking clean and neat. One of his favorite movies is Hacksaw Ridge.