Algonquin Area Public Library: A Conversation With Sarah Dylka, Former AAPLD Employee

Press release from the Algonquin Area Public Library:

April 2, 2021

In 1988, Sarah Dylka of DeKalb, IL was hired for a brand new position at Algonquin Area Public Library District, then located solely at 115 Eastgate Drive. She began work as the new Administrative Assistant, working directly under the then-Executive Director, Randall Vlcek.  Her role began as a secretary to the Director, but as time has gone on, this position has evolved into so much more, thanks in part to the stepping stones Dylka herself put in place.

"I began the position once my children were old enough to attend school on their own," Dylka said. "It was a wonderful learning experience." Her new position required some skills that were new in an office environment at the time, and she was able to continue her education with computer classes and other skills to learn the tools she would need for the job.

"I enjoyed the job very much," she said. "I learned so many new things, and I always loved working with and for the people. Unfortunately, since I was in an office a lot, I didn't get to interact with the public a lot, but when I did, I enjoyed it."

This press release was produced by the Algonquin Area Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.