Jasmine Riel, Master of Information
Supervisor of Youth Services
(856) 667-0300 option 4
chplkids@chplnj.org
Jasmine has worked at the Cherry Hill Public Library since 2015 as a Library Assistant, Adult Services Librarian, and Teen Librarian, eventually becoming Supervisor of Youth Services in 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Information degree from Rutgers University. In 2022, she was a recipient of the New Jersey Library Association’s Rising Star Award for her work at CHPL. She is especially passionate about romance novels, diversity & inclusivity in literature and librarianship, and social media. Outside of CHPL, she reviews young adult literature for Kirkus Reviews, attends Philly sports games (go Sixers!), and is a cantor at various parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Camden, including Christ Our Light in Cherry Hill, Christ the King in Haddonfield, and Saint Rose of Lima Church in Haddon Heights. She graduated from Cherry Hill West in 2011.
Melissa Brinn, Master of Library & Information Science
Youth Services Outreach Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
outreach@chplnj.org
Melissa began working at CHPL as a volunteer in 2009 and now serves as a full-time librarian! She is passionate about cultural programming, media literacy, and breaking down barriers to library access. Outside of the library, she reviews YA and middle grade books for Kirkus Reviews and has been an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University. Her reading interests include graphic novels, queer voices, thrillers, and showbiz memoirs. In her free time, you can find her playing D&D, watching hockey (go Flyers!), and listening to Broadway soundtracks. She is an alumnus of Cherry Hill East (’05).
Sharon Clarke, Master of Library & Information Science
Youth Services Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
chplkids@chplnj.org
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from William Paterson University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Drexel University. Before joining CHPL, she worked as a Circulation Assistant and Youth Services Assistant at Collingswood Library and as a Youth Services Librarian at Plainsboro Public Library and Mount Laurel Library. She is passionate about providing engaging programming for children, especially story times and art events. She graduated from Cherry Hill West in 2005.
Jacquie Daddato, Master of Information
Part-Time Youth Services Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
chplkids@chplnj.org
Jacquie, a Cherry Hill West alumnus, began working in the Youth Services department in 2005. She holds a BS in Elementary Education and recently graduated from Rutgers University with a Master of Information. Jacquie is the full time media specialist for the Southampton Township School district. When not working, Jacquie can be found reading, listening to an audiobook, or going to New York to see a Broadway show. Picture books, early readers, and award winning books are her jam, so if you are looking for any great recommendations, visit her at the Youth Services desk.
Katie Helf, Master of Library & Information Science
Youth Services Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
chplkids@chplnj.org
Katie holds a BA in English from Rowan University and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Louisiana State University. She began working for the Youth Services Department in 2025. When not at CHPL, you can find her reading, watching baseball, or snuggling with her dog. She loves planning crafty programs and story times for the kids at CHPL, and is always looking for new fun things to do!
Talie Meza, Master of Library & Information Science
Teen Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
teens@chplnj.org
Talie holds a BA in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Drexel University. Before joining the CHPL team, she worked as a Digital Learning Library Associate with the Burlington County Library System and as a Library Clerk with the Mount Laurel Library. When not at CHPL, you can find them working on a craft project, trying out new recipes, or figuring out what video game to play next. Talie is a big fan of graphic novels & manga, LGBTQ+ narratives, hard-hitting memoirs, and sci-fi novels.
Lindsey Murphy, Master of Library & Information Science
Part-Time Youth Services Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
teens@chplnj.org
Lindsey holds a BA in History from James Madison University and a MLIS from Drexel University. She has been working part-time at CHPL since 2008 and also works in the Haddonfield School System. When not working in libraries she likes to go to the beach, eat delicious food and dream of places to travel to. Come see Lindsey at the Youth Services Desk for realistic fiction and celebrity memoir recommendations.
Kristin Redmond, Master of Library & Information Science
Part-Time Adult Services & Youth Services Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
chplkids@chplnj.org
Kristin began working at Cherry Hill Public Library in Adult Services in 2004. Since 2006 she has worked in the Youth Services department as well, running many children’s story times per month. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Drexel University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Rutgers University. Kristin coordinates the Needlework Guild meetings at the library in addition to story times. She especially enjoys Readers’ Advisory and matching people up with the right book.
Garrett Wilson, Master of Information
Teen Librarian
(856) 667-0300 option 4
teens@chplnj.org
Garrett has a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film with a minor in Japanese and a Master of Information with a specialization in Library Science. Prior to joining CHPL, Garrett was a Digital Learning Library Associate at Burlington County Library as well as a library intern at Pennsauken Library. While not at the library, Garrett is usually gaming, reading, or being the dungeon master for his D&D campaign. If you have YA Fiction, YA Non-fiction, or board game suggestions for the library, he’s the one to talk to!