Library Staff

Graduated from Union County High School in Liberty, Indiana in 1974. Graduated with a BA from Huntington College in Huntington, Indiana in 1978. Graduate classes from IU East and IUPUI.

Married to Dennis in 1978.
Two sons, one daughter-in-law, four grandsons and two grandpuppies. Hobbies: sewing, crafting, gardening, reading

Most important things in life: Church and family

Julie has worked with the Franklin County Public Library District since 2002. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree. Prior work experience in the fields of research and history includes employment with the Hamilton County Park District in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Cincinnati Museum Center and the National Park Service at the William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Mt. Auburn, a suburb of Cincinnati. In addition to overseeing the local history and genealogy department with the Franklin County Public Library District, Julie is involved with the Franklin County Cemetery Commission and is the Indiana Genealogical Society’s representative for Franklin County. She is also a certified Master Gardener, with butterfly gardening being a primary hobby. Over the years she has hand-raised hundreds of Monarchs, Pipevine Swallowtails and Black Swallowtails. A variety of programming options are available from this department for schools, libraries and local organizations, concerning history, genealogy and gardening. Contact Julie for program descriptions and availability.