PRESCOTT – It may look a bit like a game of musical chairs – library style – but returning library branch manager Amy Rosenberg feels like she's found a perfect fit. Rosenberg is pleased to be back in Prescott and is looking forward to facing new challenges.

Rosenberg served as branch manager in Prescott for a year before assuming the same position in Dayton in early 2013, where she stayed for about two years. Now Rosenberg is back in Prescott as district manager for both the Prescott and Plaza Way (Walla Walla) branches of the Walla Walla County Rural Library District.

"I'm really excited about the challenge of managing two branches. They are very different, with very different challenges, and that's intriguing to me. It gives me a chance to stretch and grow as a librarian in different ways," Rosenberg said.

Rosenberg moved to Dayton from Pendleton, Ore. about four years ago, for her husband's job. Her husband, Dale Slack, was hired in Dayton as a public defender and is now the Deputy Prosecutor.

Rosenberg had Bachelor of Arts in Art History degree and had held a variety of jobs ranging from a blackjack and poker dealer in Florence, Ore. to manager of the Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton, Ore. After moving to Dayton, she began pursuing her Master of Library and Information Science degree online, which she earned in March 2014.

"I love everything about being a librarian. I love that we stand up for intellectual freedom, that we provide necessary services to our community, that we foster literacy and intellectualism, that we provide spaces for people to pursue their interest and expand their knowledge.

"I love that we let everyone in and that everything is free. It feels like a radical act, like giving the keys to the kingdom to anyone who wants them,' Rosenberg said.

In her new position as dual branch manager, Rosenberg is replacing Joel Gaten at the Plaza branch and Jessica Welch at the Prescott branch. Rosenberg took over both branches on Sept. 1 and has wasted no time in getting down to business.

"Right now, I'm gathering information and re-familiarizing myself with the community. Sharon (Psenak) and I are working together to put together some great programs for the fall. The week of Sept. 27 is banned books week and I'm planning a fun and interactive display.

"I'm also working on redesigning the existing space so that it flows a little better and is more comfortable. The board just voted to expand the Plaza Way branch into the space next door, so I'm pretty excited about the opportunity to help design that space as well," she said.

"I'm really looking forward to serving the Prescott community again," Rosenberg said. "It's a tight-knit community. Everyone is so welcoming and they really love their library. I'm glad to be back!"