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STAFF DIRECTORY

Photograph of Library Director Jake Rochford-Volk

Jake (he/him/his) is the Library Director as of July 2024 and has worked in academic and public libraries for the past decade while earning professional educator licenses in Illinois and Iowa. As of December 2026, Jake will finalize his Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Iowa. He currently holds a Master of Arts in English from the University of Northern Iowa with an emphasis on the history of the book, specifically the Paperback Revolution of the mid-1900s. 

You can contact Jake at jake-rochford-volk@lpcpubliclibrary.org.

Jake Rochford-Volk

Library Director

Photograph of Librarian Anni DeBoef-Craft

Anni (she/they) is the Collection Services Librarian first hired in September 2023. She obtained her Masters degree in Library Science with an archival emphasis at the University of Maryland, graduating in 2011. She also has a bachelor's degree in American literature from Iowa State University. Anni is primarily focused on collection development, acquisitions, and deaccessions. 

 

You can contact Anni at anni-deboef-craft@lpcpubliclibrary.org.

Anni DeBoef-Craft

Collections Services Librarian

Photograph of Library Assistant Zac Neuendorf

Zac (any pronouns) started as a Library Assistant in October 2024 and is has been promoted to Library Programs Coordinator, primarily focused on program development for youth, tweens, and teens. They graduated from Iowa State University in 2017 with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, with an emphasis on English literature. In their free time, they enjoy foraging for wild mushrooms at the local parks sprinkled around Eastern Iowa.

 

You can contact Zac at zac-neuendorf@lpcpubliclibrary.org.

Zac Neuendorf

Library Programs Coordinator

Photograph of Library Page Rowan Hammersly

Rowan (he/him/his) started in July 2025 as a Library Page and has been promoted to Library Associate. Rowan graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in earth sciences with an emphasis in geology and a minor focus on creative writing and literature. In his free time, Rowan is constantly learning and doing various creative hobbies.

You can contact Rowan at rowan-hammersley@lpcpubliclibrary.org.

Rowan Hammersley

Library Associate

PAST EMPLOYEES

Charline Moine, 2015-2025

Jolene Kronschnabel, 2012-2024

Jan DeWitt, 2010-2024

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LIBRARY HOURS

Monday: 9am-3pm
Tuesday-Wednesday: 2pm-8pm
Thursday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: Closed

Holiday Closings

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La Porte City Public Library
308 Main Street
La Porte City, IA 50651-1332
Phone: 319-342-3025
Email: info@lpcpubliclibrary.org

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