Lori Fisher wants to know everyone who walks through the Baker Free Library’s door, but has some work ahead of her before that can happen.

As she takes over as the new library director in Bow, Fisher is learning about her new patrons and her new job, replacing Linda Kling, who recently retired.

“For me the hardest thing will be remembering everybody’s name,” said Fisher, a Weare resident. “I’ve got some tricks now, and that’ll come with time.”

After starting her career in the museum field, Fisher decided to get her master’s degree in library sciences. She eventually worked her way up to director of programs and collections at the New Hampshire Political Field before she saw the perfect job opportunity.

“Its reputation is outstanding of the libraries in New Hampshire. I was looking to make a move and move into a director’s position,” said Fisher. “I thought it was too good to be true. I feel very fortunate.”

Part of what makes Baker Free Library appealing to Fisher is how well-established the library already is. “I think the main thing is that the library is in great shape. There’s terrific program and community support,” said Fisher, who plans on adapting as she gets used to her new role. “I’m not the type who will come in and make changes right away. I’ll see what’s working and what needs work. My door will always be open to people.”

While many residents of Bow and across the country are struggling financially, Fisher said it’s important for the library to help.

“Given economic times, people will turn to the library more. We need to make sure we’re responsive to that,” Fisher said. “We want to please everybody, but we want to try our hardest so that if we can’t get a person what they want, we can send them in the right direction.”

Fisher said she most enjoys working in library services because she has a chance to help a wide variety of patrons. “What gives me a lot of satisfaction is being able to help people increase their knowledge, whether students working on a research paper, an older person looking for medical information or someone looking for a book to read on the beach,” said Fisher.

The new library director said she and her family will remain living in Weare, and joked that her husband has said the couple will not be able to move ever again because of the amount of books she has.

Though she won’t be moving from Weare, Fisher has found a new home.

“Being in a library is like being home for me,” she said.