Pat was an amazing person. Having worked with her since the 1980’s, I am able to say she truly embodied creativity. An outstanding storyteller, she could draw in audiences of children and adults, until we were all hanging on her words. Her knowledge of Children’s Literature allowed her to develop creative programs for children at all levels and the programs included unique crafts, songs, and dramatic presentations, as well as the printed book material. No challenge seemed to daunt her, and together we provided Garland’s children with year-round literary stimulation.

At first glance, Pat seemed shy and retiring, in short, a typical librarian. This however did not do justice to her open mind and flair for the dramatic. We could always count on Pat to come up with the sparkle and pizzazz for a program.

Although she retired just a short time ago, she will remain in my memory for years to come…and I suspect in the memories of thousands of children who grew up in Garland. I admired her enormously.
We will all miss her.

Liza Arredondo