Laurel Hall has worked at the Brainerd Public Library for fourteen years, the last two as branch manager. She co-hosts Books Burgers and Brews, an open book club held at a local brewery, and has assisted the Friends with their events in many capacities as a volunteer, as well as created and facilitated dozens of other library events and workshops. Her passion is connecting people to resources and information to improve their lives. She is also a freelance magazine writer and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University.