Nicole Zimmermann is the marketing and public relations coordinator with the La Grange Public Library.
Q: Where do you live?
A: I’m from Marshfield, Wis., but I live in La Grange
Q: How long have you lived in La Grange?
A: 16 years
Q: Why did you move here?
A: A friend lived here and I was moving back from Japan and I was looking for a new place to live.
Q: What did you do in Japan?
A: I taught English for a year. I taught 27 classes a week, six days a week. One on one and up to 34 students in a class. The youngest student was three; the oldest was 65. I
Q: Was that your first time abroad?
A: I’d gone to college for a semester in Switzerland and I was like “Why didn’t I stay longer?”
Q: What did you like most about Japan?
A: Over there everything is accessible. I started playing badminton. I played volleyball and took volleyball classes. If I said I wanted to something someone would say “Oh. Go to this class.” When you’re an adult I think there are way more ways to learn things in Japan. It’s a culture of inclusiveness in that way.
Q: What do you like about your job at the library?
A: I love that I get to wear a lot of hats. My job is varied. I work with all departments and do a lot of outreach in the community.
Q: What’s your favorite book?
A: I am a huge Harry Potter fan and tis the season because there’s a new book coming out.
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Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: “When Harry Met Sally” It’s just clever, funny and cute. And I love the soundtrack.
Q: What’s your favorite color?
A: Orange. It’s bright and happy and a little intense and exciting.
Q: What is your next vacation?
A: I’m going to Scotland. I just love to travel. I’m checking countries off the list. I’ve visited 21.
Q: What’s your pet peeve?
A: When people they don’t like something even though they haven’t tried it.
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