Get to Know 2026 Youth and Family Services Forum Chair Taylor E. Foreman

Taylor E. Foreman is the Youth Services Manager at the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library in Alexandria, Virginia. She leads dynamic programming that fosters literacy, creativity, and community engagement among children and families with a strong focus on inclusivity and access. Taylor has developed initiatives such as The Tortured Poets Department Celebration at the Princess Anne Area Library with Virginia Beach Public Libraries to celebrate Taylor Swift's newest album release, sensory-friendly events, and teen-led programs that reflect the diverse needs of her community.

Appointed Chair of the Virginia Library Association’s Youth and Family Services Forum for the 2025–2026 term, Taylor is committed to supporting youth services professionals across the state. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, advocacy, and the development of meaningful programming that uplifts young readers and their families.

Taylor holds a master's degree in library and information science from Old Dominion University. Taylor preformed her professional library internship with the University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus. She has also worked as a librarian for the Virginia Beach Public Library System and a Library Assistant for the Chesapeake Public Library System. Taylor also worked as a Master Deputy Clerk with the Virginia Beach Clerks Office as a Criminal Court Room Clerk. She is known for her thoughtful mentorship, strong community partnerships, and passion for children’s literature.

Whether she’s curating booklists, leading interactive storytimes, or supporting statewide initiatives, Taylor brings energy, empathy, and vision to her work—always striving to make libraries welcoming spaces for all.

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