Shawnda Mosson, Palmyra Library Assistant, is HCPL’s Who’s Awesome! winner for October. Shawnda was one of 17 nominations for the honor this month.
Nikki Esarey, the Palmyra lead circ associate and Shawnda’s immediate supervisor, nominated Shawnda, writing, “Shawnda really helped out during the Scooby Doo Escape Room – resetting the room and taking in some of the groups. She also was a great guinea pig by coming in before her shift to solve the mystery making sure everything worked on opening day. Shawnda is always willing to help and does such a wonderful job with programming. The patrons love her classes. She is a real asset to the library. Shawnda is Awesome!”
Shawnda also won the Who’s Awesome title in May of 2024. She interned with HCPL before joining the staff in March of 2010. She has worked at the Palmyra Branch for 15 years. In addition to providing great readers’ advisory and customer service, she does youth storytime, hosts the monthly “Not Your Mother’s Book Club,” leads painting classes, and the Palmyra Clever Crafts sessions.
Shawnda has received numerous nominations in 2025. Esarey nominated her in August stating, “Shawnda has offered to lead September’s adult paint classes because I will be unable to do so. She is always willing to help out and is truly dedicated to the library and its role in the community. Shawnda is awesome! “ Shawnda received this nomination from Library Director Alisa Burch in June, “Shawnda came up with some new and engaging activities for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. She suggested a Tiny Art show for teens and adults that runs throughout the program and planned a Bluey Bash at the Palmyra Branch. Both programs have been great additions and fit the Color Our World Summer Reading theme perfectly. Shawnda is awesome!“
Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in October were Amanda Applegate, Rachel Baelz, Amanda Embrey, Elizabeth Esarey, Nikki Esarey, Sandy Harbeson, Carolyn Hofelich, Bob Ohlrich, Trevor Smith, Jessica Stroud, Tiffany Thieneman and Brandy Wilkerson.
Article by Alisa Burch, Director
