– Meet Elana Weber

Please welcome Elana Weber to the Children’s Department at the May Memorial Library!

How long have you worked with the County?
Almost one month.

Where are you from originally?
Long Island, New York, right near the ocean. We just moved from Manhattan to North Carolina in July of 2020.

What are you most passionate about?
Helping and empowering others.

Do you have a hobby?
I love to geocache, read, do the crossword, play with our cats, hike, play board games, do puzzles, and cook. I’m also trying to learn how to crochet!

When you were little, what was your dream job?
I wanted to be a famous author! Well, correction: I wanted to be a princess who also happened to be a famous actress and author, too.

What was the best part of your week/weekend?
Over the weekend, my partner, best friend, and I went for a hike along the Eno River and we saw the ruins of an old water pump station. It was great!

Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
Yes! I volunteer with EAT NC. I also volunteer as the Orange County Historical Museum’s archivist in Hillsborough.

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Bitter gourd! Intrigued by its spikes, we picked it up on a whim one weekend at the Durham Farmers’ Market. To our surprise, we ended up loving it. It’s all about how you cook it!

What’s your favorite TV Show?
Antiques Roadshow.

What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Museums, going out to dinner, and funky Airbnb trips. But, as an honorable mention: pretty new dresses.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
I’ve been listening to Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel on my commute to work, so I think it’s safe to say that I’ve learned so much about the intricacies of procuring an annulment for an English king in the 16th century! As for more relevant interesting facts, I’ve recently learned that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university to begin instruction in the United States.

Locations & Hours

May Memorial Library
342 South Spring Street
Burlington, NC 27215
Telephone: 336-229-3588

Graham Public Library
211 South Main Street
Graham, NC 27253
Telephone: 336-570-6730

Mebane Public Library
101 South First Street
Mebane, NC 27302
Telephone: 919-563-6431

May Memorial, Graham, & Mebane Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

North Park Library
inside the Mayco-Bigelow Community Center
849 Sharpe Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Telephone: 336-226-7185

Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 -4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Home Delivery Services
342 S. Spring St.
Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: 336-229-3588 ext. 16109 or ask for Outreach
e-mail: [email protected]

Mobile Library Route
or call (336) 513-9331

BookMARK Routes
or call (336) 524-3242

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