The Hays Public Library has hired a new public services coordinator,&nbsp;who will work with youth and families by connecting them with books and resources as well as facilitating library programs.

Chianti Madkins, originally from Ashdown, Ark., has bachelor of arts degrees in political science and philosophy from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. Since moving to Kansas, she has taught fifth&nbsp;and sixth&nbsp;grade.

Madkins said she wanted to work at the library because she loves to read and enjoys getting kids excited about reading.&nbsp;

She began working at the library on Nov. 7.

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 </figure>HPLThe Hays Public Library has hired a new public services coordinator,&nbsp;who will work with youth and families by connecting them with books and resources as well as facilitating library programs.Chianti Madkins, originally from Ashdown, Ark., has bachelor of arts degrees in political science and philosophy from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. Since moving to Kansas, she has taught fifth&nbsp;and sixth&nbsp;grade.Madkins said she wanted to work at the library because she loves to read and enjoys getting kids excited about reading.&nbsp;She began working at the library on Nov. 7.

Hays Public Library hires youth public services coordinator