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photo of Jack Martin and Melissa Jenvey
Melissa Jenvey and Jack Martin

Interview with Melissa Jenvey By Danielle

Danielle: Hi, what is your name?

Melissa: Melissa Jenvey.

D: What is your job title at the library?

M: I'm a C.L.A.S.P. librarian.

D: What borough do you live in?

M: I live in Queens.

D: Are you married or single?

M: I'm single.

D: When is your birthday?

M: August 15th.

D: Do you have any hobbies?

M: I like reading, dancing, and going to museums.

D: What was the last good book you read?

M: The Time Ttraveler's Wife.

D: Who is you favorite author?

M: I don't really have a favorite author but I like Madeline L'engle and Philip Pullman.

D: What was the last good movie you saw?

M: Matchstick Men.

D: What type of music do you like to listen to?

M: I like to listen to anything pop, classical country etc.

D: What do you like best about working in Teen Central?

M: I like that I get to meet a lot of teens, recommend good books and help them find things for school.

D: Is there anything else you want to say?

M:I hope that anyone who sees this web site will come check out are programs and all are great books.

Interview with Jack Martin by Catey, Coretta, and Rebecca
CC&R: Why this library?
Jack: Teenagers are much more fun than adults.
CC&R: W hat kind of computer do you own?
J: An old Dell
CC&R: What's your favorite brand of shoes?
J: Prada (not that I own any))
CC&R: What is your favorite heavy metal band?
J: Comets on Fire
CC&R: What is your favorite book"
J: Anything by Salinger
CC&R: What do you think of Kurt Cobain?
J: i remember and it was kind of freaky.
CC&R: What's your favorite video game?
J: Oh my God! Ah ah, i don't play video games, i used to play ff
CC&R: What's your favorite color to put in your hair?
J: Orange  .....ditto for favorite color
CC&R:: What do you think of the new Teen Central look?
J: it rox
CC&R:: Who is your favorite superhero?
J: Catwoman
CC&R: What is your nationality?
J: ....white....french...american melting pot
CC&R: Where would you get a piercing?
J: Maybe eyebrow....honestly nose ring
CC&R: What would you get a tattoo of?
J: Greenland ( I've been thinking about it for 5 years)
CC&R: What's your favorite movie?
J: Harold and Maude
CC&R:: What's your favorite band?
J: Belle and Sebastian
CC&R: What's your martial status?
J: Not married...not single either...have a boyfriend for 5 years
CC&R: How tall are you?
J: 6'2 reality 5'7
CC&R: What's your favorite TV show
J; The Avengers + Scooby Doo
CC&R: Would you ever wear a kilt?
J: Hell yea
CC&R: Would you ever wear a guys kimono?
J: Yeah
CC&R: What's your favorite food?
J: Ketchup
CC&R: What's your favorite cologne?
J: I don't wear colognes...right now i am wearing something called Grass, a fragrance from the Gap that smells like a freshly cut lawn.
CC&R: What do you think of system of a down?
J: That we are not allowed to play music with explicit lyrics
CC&R: What is your favorite anime?
J: Ninja scroll
CC&R: Who do you think is the hottest guy?
J: River Phoenix/James Dean
CC&R: In 1991 there was a battle between Nirvana and Pearl Jam who do you think will win?
J: Nirvana
CC&R: What is your favorite website?
J: allmusic.com

Interview with Joanne Rosario by Danielle

Danielle: What is your name?

Joanne: Joanne Rosario

D: What is your job title?

J: I’m the supervising young adult librarian?

D: Where do you live?

J: I live in Jackson Heights, Queens

D: Are you married?

J: Yes.

D: How long have your been working here?

J: I’ve worked here since 1990.

D: What is your favorite book?

J: Be more chill.

D: Who is your favorite author?

J: William Shakespeare

D: What is your favorite show?

J: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but it doesn’t come on any more so now its Joan of Arcadia.

D: What is your favorite food?

J: pizza.

D: What is your favorite movie?

J: The 5th element.

D: What is your favorite cd?

J: Motown’s greatest hits.

D: What type of books do you like to read?

J: Sci-fi.

D: Do you have any hobbies?

J: I make greeting cards and collage cards.

D: What do you like about working here?

J: Working with Jack and Melissa, because its busy and a lot of people envy me because they think its cool to work here.

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New York, NY 10019-6185
212.621.0618
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