Lynn Zaffino, Director

Lynn has been at the Easton Public Library since May of 2008.  She spent six years as the Children's/Teen Librarian, then two years as the Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services.  She took over as Library Director in October of 2016.  Prior to working here in Easton, she spent two years at the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library in Trumbull.  Lynn received her Master of Library Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2010.  Prior to her Library career, she worked in retail management, banking, and bookkeeping.  Lynn and her husband also owned and operated a used book store in Guilford, CT. Lynn resides with her husband, daughter, and dog.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading (naturally!), walking, bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with family and friends.

lzaffino@eastonlibrary.org

Mary Beth joined the Library in October of 2016. She is a native New Yorker and a singer/songwriter with a curious nature that led her into the library world. Mary Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Writing from Western Connecticut State University, and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Long Island University. Her passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming was developed while she was the Children’s Services Librarian at Ridgefield Library. When she’s not at the library she enjoys the outdoors, friends and family, and her grandpuppies, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel/Dachshund mix named Rosco, and a Bulldog named Rock.

mrassulo@eastonlibrary.org

Emma (she/her) is a writer and librarian. She enjoys fiber arts, walking, and reading books by women, and she looks forward to connecting more with the Easton community.

emma@eastonlibrary.org

Donna became a member of the Easton Library staff in July 2025, following her time as a dedicated volunteer. She brings with her a background in administrative roles at both Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Norwalk Hospital. While at Stepping Stones, she especially enjoyed engaging with visitors of all ages—reading stories, singing, and performing as characters during special events. Outside the library, Donna enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, along with their dog and two cats. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and a variety of fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She has also participated in numerous local community theater productions. Donna holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and spent much of her career working in commercial real estate finance.

dglen@eastonlibrary.org

Shannon joined the Easton Library staff in June of 2016. Previously, she worked part-time at West Haven Library and Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Southern Connecticut State University, and has worked many different jobs, such as proofreader, account executive, sales clerk, and youth minister, but the Library is her favorite. Library Assistant by day, folk singer by night, Shannon has recorded two CDs and performs online and at area venues. When she’s not working or singing, you can find Shannon with her nose in a book and hanging out with her husband Rich, and Mr. Beau Jangles, a Lab mix.

sbruchal@eastonlibrary.org

Penelope was born in Athens, Greece. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical and Computer Studies & History of Art from Brooks University, Oxford. In 1990, Penelope and her family came to the United States and moved to Connecticut. She started at the Easton Library in November, 1994, as a part-time circulation assistant. She was promoted to a full-time, Technical Services/Cataloger in August of 1995. She loves to read fantasy and science fiction books.

pjp@eastonlibrary.org

Jane’s a lifelong library enthusiast whose first paying job was as a Page at her childhood library. She’s held various Library positions through the years ranging from Storytime Volunteer to Librarian for a non-profit organization. She holds a Business degree from the University of Massachusetts and a degree in Couture Clothing Design from SUNY/FIT. She also studied high fashion in Paris and Italy. Jane’s a lifelong artistic entrepreneur, having had her own custom clothing business and until recently, was proprietor for The BOLT Quilt Shop, a nationally recognized, award-winning fabric + sewing store she’d built from the ground up. COVID threw Jane a curve so it was recently that she looked inward and knew her next chapter involved a library…Easton library. Aside from reading, Jane enjoys being a fiber artist. Other passions of hers include kayaking, puzzling, spending time with family and friends,    and servicing her herd of vintage Singer 221 featherweight sewing machines. Helen Keller has been her heroine since second grade.

jhelfgott@eastonlibrary.org

Kelly joined the Easton Public Library in June 2025. She previously worked as a library clerk at the Bethel Public Library. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Western Connecticut State University. Kelly loves hanging out with her little black dog, Nova and floofy cat, Merlin.

kmarchwinski@eastonlibrary.org

Larry joined the Easton Public Library as a Circulation Assistant in June 2022. Prior to joining the library staff, he worked for a national nonprofit, several media trade associations, a magazine publishing company, and community newspapers. Larry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

lkaufman@eastonlibrary.org

Tom has recently retired from the Easton Police Department after serving the community for 25 years. Tom lives with his wife Debbie and daughter Mackenzie. 

tceccarelli@eastonlibrary.org