
Joan R. Cosico
Managing Director
Joan earned her undergraduate degree in management from Ateneo de Manila University and her MBA in Business Management (Major in Finance) from the Asian Institute of Management. Aside from being the Managing Director of the Children's Library, this dynamic lady concurrently holds two other positions, Director for Property Acquisition of Robinsons Land Corporation – Commercial Centers Division and General Manager of Robinsons Recreation Corporation. She enjoys reading book genre ranging from suspense thrillers, autobiographies and chic lit She also loves reading storybooks about pirates and dragons to her four-year old son.

Jemma Emerald M. Zafra
Project Development Assistant
jemma.zafra@robinsonsland.com
Jemma has a Bachelor’s Degree in Philippine Arts major in Arts Management from the University of the Philippines, Manila. She joined The Children’s Library in September 2007 and is responsible for administrative, fundraising, marketing and PR, program development and project management of the Children's Library. She started to develop the habit of reading early and her favourite book series include Nancy Drew and Sweet Valley. She also liked Filipino authors such as Nick Joaquin and F. Sionil Jose. A fan of Paulo Coelho, she also liked The Alchemist, Veronika Decides to Die and Eleven Minutes.

Evangeline V. Marcelino
Accountant
vangie_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Vangie is a graduate of Saint Rita College in Parañaque with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce major in Management. With extensive experience in Accounting, she joined The Children’s Library in February 2008 and is handling accounting responsibilities. She spends most of her free time reading stories to her 3 kids.

Annaliza M. Quiño
Senior Head Librarian, TCL-Imus
annaliza_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Anna has a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She passed the Board for Librarians examination in 2003. Her involvement with the Children's Library started in November 2000 when she became an on-the-job trainee and then formally joined the library in June 2001 as Librarian for TCL-Imus. Currently the Sr. Head Librarian of TCL-Imus, she is responsible in library operations, staffing, activities, and direction of the branch as well as providing assistance to the Project Development Assistant for major projects and initiatives. Anna's favorite books include Who Moved My Cheese?, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie and For One More Day, The Giving Tree, and other Filipino storybooks.

Lady Diana M. Mendiola
Deputy Head Librarian, TCL-Novaliches
ladydiana_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Lady has a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She had her on-the-job training at The Children's Library in March 2003 and formally joined TCL in October 2003. Her responsibilities include ensuring smooth library operations, adequate staffing, implementing activities and general direction of TCL-Novaliches. Lady's favorite books include Tuesdays with Morrie and Roald Dahl books.

Freda Aisa A. Rodil
Librarian, TCL-Imus
fredaaisa_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Aisa has a Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science from the Centro Escolar University. Her involvement in the Children’s Library started in November 2006. She is responsible in managing the volunteers, and Officer in Charge in absence of the Head Librarian. Aisa’s favorite books include Chicken Soup series, Harry Potter and Da Vinci Code.

Manuel Leandro M. Galang, Jr.
Librarian/Cataloger, TCL-Novaliches
manuelgalang_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Jay has a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science from Centro Escolar University. He joined TCL in October 2006, bringing with him his knowledge and skills in storytelling he had acquired from being a member of Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines for more than a year. He was the Grand Champion of the 1st Intercollege Storytelling Competition organized by Alitaptap in 2005. He passed the Librarian’s Licensure Exam in November 2006. His responsibilities include enriching and cataloging the collection, and managing the Volunteer staffs. He is also the Officer-in - Charge in the absence of the Deputy Head Librarian. Jay's favorite books include Sandosenang Kuya, Half and Half and Tiktaktok at Pikpakbum.

Rodrigo M. Hebres Jr.
Technical Librarian Aide, TCL-Imus
rod_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Rod took up his Diploma in Computer Technology from Rizal Technological University-Mandaluyong City. He started as an on-the-job trainee at the Children's Library-Galleria and continued on as a volunteer in the year 2000. In 2001, he was hired as the Technical Librarian Aide of TCL- Imus. His responsibilities include assisting the Systems Administrator in maintaining and developing Library Software, networking system, document back-up and multi-media files, technical and mechanical aspects of the Children's Library operations and library resource materials processing. He also facilitates Storytelling and Puppet Show Workshops for the new volunteers. He is the first recipient of the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Employee in 2001. He enjoys storytelling, conducting puppet shows, face painting, reading and art and crafts. His favorite books include Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Jonathan Kellerman's The Clinic.

Rey F. Gargantilla
Technical Librarian Aide/Systems Administrator, TCL-Novaliches
rey_childrenslib@yahoo.com
Rey is a Computer Technology graduate from Rizal Technological University. He started as a volunteer in 2001 and due to his outstanding performance, became the first recipient of the Chairman's Award for Volunteers during the same year. In the mid 2002, he officially joined the versatile staff of TCL as a Librarian Aide. He was later appointed as the Technical Librarian Aide of TCL-Novaliches and Systems Administrator of TCL in 2003. His responsibilities include managing the technical facilities of the library, networking, and software development. As one of TCL's most talented storytellers, he conducts numerous storytelling sessions during library activities and at other venues where TCL is invited. He enjoys playing billiards, watching movies and reading books such as Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Roald Dahl books, Tuesdays with Morrie, Nicholas Sparks books, Og-Uhog, Mr. Beetles Many Rooms and Bully Big Pig.