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"I have been working at the Dearborn Heights Library since 2014. My favorite part of my job is working with staff to help make the library a welcoming and enjoyable place for the community. I enjoy watching movies, cooking, and kayaking."​​

Michael McCaffery has worked almost 30 years in the information industry and holds an MLIS from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Arts in History.

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He has been the Library Director since 2007 and has been devoted to improving the quality of life in Dearborn Heights.  Michael has lived in the Dearborn area since 1992 and has had family in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights since he was a child.​

Carolyn is the intrepid Branch Manager of John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library, serving our residents in the South end of Dearborn Heights.​

Sean is our friendly Technology Specialist: Always ready to help a patron or colleague with their work. He has done things such as started the Tech Time program, written software for the library, and designed and built this website.

He began his career in 2017 at the Union Library Company of Hatborough, in Hatboro, PA: the second-oldest continuously operating public library in Pennsylvania.​​​

Steve grew up in Dearborn Heights, played and officiated soccer for the DHSC (Dearborn Heights Soccer Club) and is a Crestwood graduate. His previous occupation was as an elementary school teacher for the Westwood School District. Computers, STEM and gym were some of the subjects he taught in his 27 years of teaching.

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He enjoys sports of all kinds and is still involved with soccer.  "Golf is the game I'm trying to get better at— I probably need to pick up a book with some golf tips in it."

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"My girls keep me up to date on what is current and popular with books and movies.  All three are avid readers and lovers of fantasy stories.  My twins belong to the book club in HS and help with the HS Red Cross."​​

Jason Stanley has worked in the library science field for the last 15 years. He earned his MLIS from Wayne State University in 2014, and began working at Caroline Kennedy Library shortly afterward. When he's not at the library, Jason enjoys reading, writing, comic book collecting, attending rock concerts, and road trips. 

'I fell in love with libraries when I was a kid. It was my safe space for years, especially during high school. I would go there and read and nap during lunch. I did volunteer work there during my senior year, and that was when I discovered my calling. It took me years to get there, but I made it. Each trip to the library is a journey one takes. Knowledge, escape, connection, peace can all be found at the library.'

"I grew up in Dearborn Heights and graduated from Crestwood High School. I graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor Arts in English and Master of Science in Library Science.  I enjoy reading (of course), gardening, walking, museums and watching college basketball (Go Zags!)"​​

"When I decided that working in a library might be a fun after school job, I had no idea that it would lead to a career. A Bachelors and a Masters degree from Wayne State, nearly 25 years of community library work, and 15 years at the Dearborn Heights Library later, here I am! 

If I am not at the library I am spending time with my two children, husband, and our very opinionated cat."​​

“I grew up knowing for a long time I wanted to be a librarian. It combines my two passions: books, and helping people. I’m super excited to be starting my journey with this wonderful community. In my free time I enjoy reading, drawing, embroidery, spending time outside, and chatting with anyone and everyone.”​

"I recently graduated from Wayne State with my Master of Library and Information Science in 2024. I am beyond thrilled to begin my librarianship journey with the Dearborn Heights community as the Adult Services Librarian.

When not at the library I enjoy reading, playing video games, doing crafts, and exploring the Metro Detroit area!"

Mohamed is the Arabic Resource Specialist for Dearborn Heights Library.

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"I spent many hours in high school and college libraries doing reading assignments and writing papers; so when the opportunity to go to Library Science School opened up, I decided yes!

My years working in both school and public libraries followed.  I'm happy to be a Public Librarian now at Caroline Kennedy Dearborn Heights Library. I hope to see you there either at the Reference Desk or at our monthly Silent Book Reading Club."