Lori Easterwood: Masters’ degrees in both literature and library science, Lori is a craftacular Sacramento librarian and significant creative force behind the alt+library programming.
Jessica Zaker: Sacramento librarian and skater/coach for the
Sac City Rollers as Lipstick Librarian. Her obsession with fitness, roller derby and cool library programming has led to the creation of programs like Punk Rock Aerobics and Heavy Metal Yoga.


Who do you have lead the fitness classes at your library. Is the person a certified instructor? I’m a librarian and interested in doing a similar program and am trying to figure out how exactly to go about doing it.
We have a librarian leading the fitness programs and make sure to have waivers that absolve the library of any liability as well as being careful to mention that “I am not a certified trainer, this is just for fun”. While I am currently studying to be a certified trainer (just for my own enjoyment), I am a librarian who loves exercise and wants to share it. I say DO IT! If you need any suggestions for materials to get started, feel free to email jzaker@saclibrary.org. – Jess