Meet the Librarians

Andrea Snyder

Executive Director

Andrea Snyder's Bio

Andrea Snyder

BA in American Studies with a Minor in Anthropology | SUNY Geneseo
MS Library and Information Science | SUNY Buffalo

Andrea Snyder became Executive Director of the Skaneateles Library in November 2025 after four years as Assistant Director and Adult Services Librarian. With over 20 years in public librarianship, she brings a thoughtful, community-focused approach to leading the organization and a commitment to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces.

She is at the forefront of the library’s new building project, an initiative that will provide a modern, accessible and welcoming space for people of all ages and support the library’s growth for years to come.
In addition to her work at the library, Andrea serves on the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Board and the Central New York Library Council Board, reflecting her commitment to civic engagement and building strong community partnerships.

Learn more about Andrea in the Skaneateles Stroll articles from November 2025 and August 2022.
Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

Librarian for Kids & Teens
Assistant Director

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder's Bio Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

Mary Beth Schwartzwalder

BA in Creative Writing | Medaille College
MA in English Literature | Duquesne University
MS in Library and Information Science | University of Pittsburgh

Mary Beth began at the Skaneateles Library in 2017. She develops programs and oversees all the library’s materials for babies, kids and teens. She also manages the library’s communications and assists staff with a variety of projects. Her favorite books to read aloud are On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex and Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park.

Mary Beth enjoys walking her dogs while listening to audiobooks, baking, and spending time with her husband and two stepdaughters.

Click here to read the July 2022 Skaneateles Stroll article featuring Mary Beth.

 

Hannah Gingrich

Adult Services Librarian

Hannah Gingrich's Bio

Hannah Gingrich

BA in English Literature and French | Hope College
MA in Library and Information Science | University of Wisconsin – Madison

Hannah Gingrich joined the Skaneateles Library in May 2026. She develops programs and coordinates events for adults, leads digital literacy training and tech help sessions, and selects materials for the library’s adult nonfiction collection.

Having worked in public and academic libraries since 2016, Hannah has nurtured her vested interest in connecting people to information and cultural resources. She enjoys helping seniors, job seekers and curious learners of all kinds build their confidence with technology, and she especially loves helping patrons discover the right resource in response to a question or need.

In addition to her work at the library, Hannah enjoys contra dancing, mending her own clothes, and pretending that she likes chickpeas.

 

 

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