The Greene County Public Library is excited to introduce several supervisors who have recently joined the Xenia Community Library team. These dedicated professionals bring a wide range of experience, passion for public service, and a shared commitment to supporting our community. Each of them also brings unique strengths to their roles and we’re thrilled for all of you to get to know the people helping lead and shape services at your Library.
Sarah Hedrick – Head of Youth Services
Sarah Hedrick joined our Xenia team shortly after the 2026 New Year began as the Head of Youth Services. Sarah brings more than a decade of public library experience, having worked in libraries since 2012, including positions with the Washington-Centerville Public Library and The Lane Libraries.
Sarah holds a degree in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Science from Heidelberg University, as well as a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. Outside of work, she enjoys playing open-world video games and reading teen fiction, fantasy, and the occasional romance novel.
What Sarah loves most about library work is that no two days are ever the same. She values the opportunity to help our patrons with a wide variety of needs and finds particular joy in supporting young people as they grow. One of her most meaningful experiences was helping a young teen discover a passion for coding through a library program and years later assisting that same patron with college applications as he pursued a degree in Computer Science. For Sarah, seeing the lasting impact libraries have on patrons’ lives is what makes her interactions truly special.
Amanda Cahill – Head of Circulation
Amanda Cahill may be a familiar face to some in our community. After eight years of service at the Fairborn Community Library earlier in her career, Amanda was thrilled to return to the Greene County Public Libraries as our new Head of Circulation in January 2026.
Amanda has dedicated her professional life to public service with experience spanning Greene County Public Libraries, Jobs and Family Services, and the education field since 2005. As lifelong learner and creative spirit, she enjoys fantasy and science fiction novels, music, theater productions, arts and crafts, and cheering on her favorite hockey teams.
Since rejoining our GCPL family, Amanda has found the Xenia community to be welcoming, vibrant, and a true joy to serve. She is excited to continue learning in her new role and looks forward to discovering new ways to best support and serve the community she cares so deeply about.
James Meadows –Stack Manager
James Meadows brings 18 years of library experience to the Greene County Public Library system in his new position as Stack Manager. Originally from northeastern Kentucky, James is a proud Appalachian and carries a deep appreciation for storytelling and community, which are values that align closely with library service.
A lifelong reader, James’s favorite author is Jonathan Maberry and he is an avid fan of the horror genre. Outside the library, he enjoys spending time immersed in Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. James was recently married to his wife, Jillian, and together they share their home with four dogs (Valkyrie, Heimdall, Delanie, and Damien) who keep life entertaining and full.
Lauren Smallwood – Head of Adult Services
Lauren Smallwood is our Head of Adult Services and joined the Greene County Public Library in November 2024. She brings experience from both academic and public libraries, having worked in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Preble County.
Lauren holds a degree in Art History with a concentration in German Studies from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. While she enjoys literary fiction, classics, and nonfiction, Lauren has a special appreciation for the magic found in middle-grade and teen fiction. She is especially fond of the works of Jason Reynolds.
Lauren loves working at the library because of the opportunity to serve and connect with our community every day. One of her favorite patron interactions involves a student who stops by after school to chat at the front desk to share stories from her day while grabbing a snack bag and occasionally returning sticky notes filled with words of affirmation. Moments like these remind Lauren just how meaningful small connections can be and it totally brightens her day!
We invite all of you to stop by and say “hello” to our supervisors the next time you are in! Whether you’re checking out materials, attending a program, or just visiting for the day, our team is always happy to connect and help make your library experience the best it can be. We’re proud to have such a passionate and dedicated group serving our Xenia community and look forward to all the great things ahead.
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