Meet the Team at Ogden Rose Public Library

Dedicated staff bringing knowledge, resources, and community connection to life.

Passionate Professionals Behind Your Community Library

The Ogden Rose Public Library has been a pillar of the community since its founding in 1919. Today, our library continues that tradition thanks to a dedicated team that is passionate about serving our community and creating a welcoming space for everyone.

Our staff works together to keep the library running smoothly while providing helpful services, engaging programs, and a friendly place where people of all ages can learn, explore, and connect. From planning story times and community events to helping patrons discover their next favorite book, our team is committed to making the library a place where curiosity and creativity can thrive.

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Dedicated Library Staff

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Brooke Higginbotham

Director

Brooke Higginbotham

I am Brooke. My husband and I have been in Ogden since 2017, and although I originally grew up in St. Joseph, I was already familiar with this area and loved the close-knit feel of the community. We are now raising our two children here, and it was their love of reading that first brought our family into the library. After spending time in the space, I quickly grew to love it myself.

I’m grateful to live in a community with such a wonderful resource for children and families. When I became Director, my goal was to expand our STEM offerings while continuing to build a well-rounded library that serves people of all ages. I want our library to feel like the community’s living room—a welcoming place where everyone belongs.

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Julie Wahls

Assistant Librarian

Julie Wahls

I'm married and have one son. I previously worked at the VA Illiana Health Care System as the Director of Health Information Management. I am proud to have been able to serve our veterans by ensuring accurate and secure patient health data for 36 years, retiring in 2021. I enjoy volunteering within the community, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and reading. I love working at the library, interacting with our library patrons, and performing the day-to-day operations to have the library ready for you!

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Brenda Baird

Clerk

Brenda Baird

I am Brenda Baird, and I am married with children and 13 grandchildren. I am a retired school bus driver. I grew up in Ogden and have lived here for about 40 years of my life. I have always loved reading. As a child, I would come to the library frequently. I love working here, visiting with residents, and helping them with their library needs.

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Tom Wing

Clerk

Tom Wing

Born and raised in the Midwest. Oldest child of 7 siblings. Married with 3 adult daughters and 1 adult son. Retired military after 36 years; last duty station was as commander of the 182nd Medical Squadron attached to the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL. Also retired from the Veterans Administration, where I was a surgical PA. I actively chose to live in the Midwest because my experience is that the people of the Midwest are the hardest working, most generous, REAL people I have encountered. I choose Ogden because you are those people!! My wife and I are honored and proud to be a part of your community. I look forward to helping you at the library.

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Board Members

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Tori Hill

Board President

Tori Hill

Tori Hill and her husband, Cody, have been raising their two children in Ogden since 2020. Tori has served on the Ogden Rose Public Library Board of Directors since 2021 and has held many positions, including secretary, treasurer, vice president, and now president. Tori has a passion for personal and professional development, which fuels her desire to bring educational opportunities and programs to the Ogden community through her services on the Library Board.

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Lindsey Davis

Vice President

Lindsey Davis

Hello, I'm Lindsey. I have lived in Ogden since 1996. I enjoy spending time with my daughter, hanging out with family/friends, traveling, kayaking, and reading. My daughter goes to the library often for tutoring or to meet up with friends. I have utilized this library since I was young. I even have the handprint right outside the library to prove it. I joined the library in fall 2025 to be more active in the community.

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Rick Breitenfeild

Secretary

Rick Breitenfeild

About Rick - Rick Breitenfeldt and his wife, Jessica, have been proud Ogden residents for over 25 years. Raising their children here in Ogden at PVO and SJO and enjoying the Ogden Rose Library, Rick has served with area volunteer groups and been on the Library Board in various capacities as Vice President and Treasurer.

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Sarah Barid

Trustee

Sarah Barid

Hi, I'm Sarah. I moved to Ogden in 2020 with my daughter. I enjoy traveling, photography, sports, and spending time with my family, friends, and pets. I joined the library board in 2025 in hopes of helping shape the minds of the younger generations and of advocating for those who struggle with reading and comprehension.

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Pam Guess

Friends Liaison Trustee

Pam Guess

I am Pam Guess, an Ogden resident since 1988. I am married with two grown children that were raised in Ogden and actively used our library. I am a retired Registered Nurse. The library is a great community resource for children and adults in the Ogden area. I enjoy giving back to our library through volunteer activities. One of my favorite activities has always been reading, since I was a child and now as an older adult. The written word opens up so many opportunities for learning, exploring our world, and enlightening one's life.

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