Meet the Staff
Library Director Donna Bunker started working at the Chesley Memorial Library in 1987 when it was only one room and she was the only employee. Back then you would find Donna at the circulation desk every day checking books in and out. She enjoys the rare chance when that happens today, because it is truly a pleasure to interact with patrons of all ages coming to the library for books and services. The library and staff have expanded over the years, but the library’s mission to “promote learning, inform citizens, and enrich personal lives” remains the same. Donna was deeply honored to be named Library Director of the Year in 2000 and Library Director of the Year in 2018, thanks to support from the library staff and trustees and the community. Donna looks forward to what the next chapter brings!
E-Mail: chesleydirector@gmail.com
Assistant Librarian Diane Kizirian started her library career as a sub and worked her way up to her current position as Assistant Librarian. Diane has lived in Northwood since 1992; her three children are grown and she has four grandchildren. She enjoys reading, baking, and kayaking. Feel free to ask Diane for book suggestions!
E-Mail: chesleylib@gmail.com
Abigail Tapley, our Technology Librarian, earned her bachelor's degree in English Literature and Cinema Studies from the University of New Hampshire in May 2022 and started working at the library two days later. She is passionate about integrating her hobby into her career, having gained her tech and design knowledge by routinely editing and developing her art. Averaging about a film a day, Abigail has seen over 2,000 movies and is always willing to take or make a recommendation. Her favorite movie is Linklater's second addition to the Before Trilogy, Before Sunset (2004), and her favorite book is Donna Tartt's, The Secret History.
E-Mail: chesleytech@gmail.com
Library Assistant Sharon Young has worked at Coe-Brown Academy since 2001. Sharon has two children and two grandchildren. Sharon started as a sub and worked her way up to her current position as Library Assistant. Her expertise in the educational field makes Sharon a great asset to our library.
E-Mail: chesleyaide@gmail.com
Library assistant Kathy Cowdry started as a sub and to date is still subbing almost every day. She is a retired educator from Newmarket with many years experience in Special Education and Library-Media Services. She has two grown daughter, one of whom lives in Northwood. Kathy loves collecting picture books and reading aloud to children.
E-Mail: chesleydirector@gmail.com
Assistant Librarian Diane Kizirian started her library career as a sub and worked her way up to her current position as Assistant Librarian. Diane has lived in Northwood since 1992; her three children are grown and she has four grandchildren. She enjoys reading, baking, and kayaking. Feel free to ask Diane for book suggestions!
E-Mail: chesleylib@gmail.com
Abigail Tapley, our Technology Librarian, earned her bachelor's degree in English Literature and Cinema Studies from the University of New Hampshire in May 2022 and started working at the library two days later. She is passionate about integrating her hobby into her career, having gained her tech and design knowledge by routinely editing and developing her art. Averaging about a film a day, Abigail has seen over 2,000 movies and is always willing to take or make a recommendation. Her favorite movie is Linklater's second addition to the Before Trilogy, Before Sunset (2004), and her favorite book is Donna Tartt's, The Secret History.
E-Mail: chesleytech@gmail.com
Library Assistant Sharon Young has worked at Coe-Brown Academy since 2001. Sharon has two children and two grandchildren. Sharon started as a sub and worked her way up to her current position as Library Assistant. Her expertise in the educational field makes Sharon a great asset to our library.
E-Mail: chesleyaide@gmail.com
Library assistant Kathy Cowdry started as a sub and to date is still subbing almost every day. She is a retired educator from Newmarket with many years experience in Special Education and Library-Media Services. She has two grown daughter, one of whom lives in Northwood. Kathy loves collecting picture books and reading aloud to children.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Chesley Memorial Library to assemble, preserve, and administer, in organized collections, books and related educational, recreational, and informational materials in order to promote learning, inform citizens, and to enrich personal lives.