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Now Hiring! Head Children's Librarian

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Schedule
(part-time) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 10:00 to 6:00.

You may be asked to work an occasional Friday or Saturday.
 

Hours Per Week: 32

Starting Salary: $22 per hour

Required Attributes
Friendliness, flexibility, patience, supervisory and leadership skills, a desire for customer service, and an ability to create a genuine rapport with children.


Preferred Experience
Minimum of 2 years working with children in a public or school library setting in a supervisory role with a knowledge of current trends in children’s literature and creating and conducting children’s programs.

Minimal Education: High School Diploma or GED
 
Core Responsibilities 

  • Leads and supervises other children’s librarians.

  • Provides recommendations for new books and other materials. 

  • Creates and implements children’s programs – with an emphasis on storytimes, summer reading, and outreach.

  • Recruits, schedules and coordinates volunteers.

  • Promotes children’s events and materials in both social and traditional media.

  • Assists patrons.

  • Shelves materials.

  • Maintains collection. 

  • Creates displays. 

  • Assists with the staff on the upper floor, when needed.

  • Other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director.

 

Complete Job Description: here

Deadline
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 15.

How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Director Clay Kriese at wearepl@comcast.net.

The Weare Public Library is “Weare magic begins and stories unfold.” We're looking for a passionate Children's Librarian to create those magical experiences for the youth of our community. You'll build exciting programs, curate a stimulating collection, and help every child discover the joy of reading. If you're creative, caring, and ready to make a big difference, we’d love to meet you!

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Address

10 Paige Memorial Lane, Weare, NH  03281

603-529-2044
wearepl@comcast.net

Opening Hours

Monday: 10-6
Tuesday: 10-6
Wednesday: 10-6
Thursday: 10-8

Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 9-2
(No Sunday hours)

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Our Weare Public Library Mission: “To educate and inspire by creating a gathering space for all residents to access information and connect with the community: It’s where magic begins and stories unfold!

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