Sierra Hurd
Interim Department Head and Young Adult Librarian

Sierra joined the Nantucket Atheneum in March 2022 as the Young Adult Librarian and is now Interim Department Head of the Weezie Library for Children. She grew up in Topeka, Kansas and studied anthropology and African studies at the University of Kansas before acquiring her Master of Library and Information Science degree from Emporia State University in January 2022.

Sierra is passionate about empowering and motivating young people to develop their creativity, interests, and talents. She works to create fun and engaging programs for children and teens, foster a love of reading among the youth of our community, and provide outreach so that every child can benefit from the wealth of resources the Atheneum provides.