William Hall Library Welcomes new Youth Services Librarian

The Cranston Public Library is pleased to announce that Elise Petrarca has been appointed the new Youth Services Librarian at the William Hall Library.

Elise comes to Cranston from the West Warwick Public Library, where she has been an Information Services Librarian since 2012. She has also worked at the William Hall Library as a part-time Library Assistant since 2010.

Elise attended the University of Rhode Island and earned a Master’s Degree in History in 2013, Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science in 2012, a BA in History and BFA in Theatre in 2009.

In her new role Elise, will be responsible for programming, community outreach and collection development for children and teens at the Hall Library.

“Elise brings knowledge of the William Hall Library and Edgewood community with a passion and interest in customer service, programming and youth services.Her background in history and theatre will no doubt bring some interesting programming to William Hall”., said Library Director Edward Garcia.

Elise officially starts her new position on August 27th.