Since Roxann Fournier-Hoyt started her career as a librarian two years ago, she has played the role of literary matchmaker, connecting readers with the right novel. But she has also been helping visitors in other ways.
One morning, a few weeks ago, a man came in asking for help finding an apartment. On another day, a woman inquired about a list of local shelters. Other times, it’s a more mundane request like help with filing tax returns.
“I want to help, but all I have are books,” said Fournier-Hoyt, who works at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, a registered charity run mostly
