Ann Iijima has the kind of resume that, at first glance, looks like it would take multiple lifetimes to cover.

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Reporter and Editorial Assistant at Northfield News
Erica Zweifel has had a busy 12 years.
For Deni Buendorf, a library isn’t a place where you’ll be shushed for talking too loudly. It’s a vibrant place for people to connect, and mos…
Deni Buendorf reads a picture book during a Tuesday evening story time at Buckham Memorial Library. The Tuesday story times are just one of ma…
Deni Buendorf is pictured inside Buckham Memorial Library, where she has worked since 2013. It’s a familiar place for the Faribault native who…
Deni Buendorf reads a cookbook at Buckham Memorial Library. Baking is one of her hobbies outside the library, along with spending time in natu…
Deni Buendorf gets into character during story time at the library. (Photo courtesy of Deni Buendorf)
Deni Buendorf shows off her librarian “superpowers.” Through all of her work, Buendorf’s goal is to get kids excited about reading — which, in…
Deni Buendorf shows off her librarian “superpowers.” Through all of her work, Buendorf’s goal is to get kids excited about reading — which, in…
Deni Buendorf, a Lincoln Elementary graduate, displays her Lion pride. Buendorf makes frequent visits to Faribault’s schools to educate kids o…