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The Colby Memorial Library is committed to empowering and enriching our community by providing free and equal access to traditional and digital resources. We hope to promote lifelong learning, inspire creativity and enrich lives from the youngest to the oldest.
Our regular programs include Mystery Book Club, Cookbook Club, Weekly Storytimes, Monthly Baby Storytime, Yearly All Community Reads, Special Community Programs, School Vacation Week Activites, Special Seasonal Storytimes, Olde Home Days, Summer Reading Program events and much more.
Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff is committed to offering timely resources and programming that appeal to all ages and interests.
Job Opening - Part-time Librarian (emphasis on children’s services)
Due to a retirement, the Colby Memorial Library is seeking a Librarian, with experience in children’s services, to join our team. This 21-23 hour a week position requires days, one night, and every other Saturday 10 am to 1.
Children’s Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Plan, prepare and deliver story hours for groups of toddlers and pre-school children including storytelling, movement and crafts.
Promotes literacy in children of all ages including with book discussion groups for older children.
Design programs and special events including for our Summer Reading Programs.
Adult Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Staff adult service desk using automated systems to check materials in and out; issues library cards; answer the telephone; provide information about library services and explain how to use our online resources. Curate displays, shelve materials and assist with Interlibrary Loan requests.
Knowledge Skills and Qualifications:
Have strong working knowledge of children’s literature and experience in collection development.
Knowledge of library principles, practices, and policies
Proficient in library, office, and popular technology
Familiarity with social media and its role in promoting library services
Ability to use mobile devices
Ability to handle multiple tasks and interruptions
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Comfort with speaking to groups
Strong public service skills and willingness to serve all patrons with welcoming and friendly service
Minimal Requirements: Experience working in a library, particularly in children’s services or a combination of education and or work experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Successful candidates must pass criminal background checks.
Salary $19-$21 an hour depending on experience.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to director@colbymemoriallibrary.org. Open until filled with preference given to those applying by October 1st.
Please, no phone calls or in-person inquiries. Email director@colbymemoriallibrary.org with questions.
Those chosen to interview for the position will be required to fill out formal application and provide three references.
Start date: early November
Join us Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM for our knitters and textile group. Former director and knitter extraordinaire Dottie Billbrough is usually here to lend support. Mostly it is a chance for knitters to share their work, socialize, and have a bit of time to work on their ongoing projects.
In October our Cookbook Club will share recipes with a Halloween theme. Cookbooks and culinary magazines are available at the library for inspiration.
The Cookbook Club Meets the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 am. New members are always welcome! Members pick a theme for each month and then prepare a dish to be shared with the group. We have a large collection of cookbooks and magazines for inspiration.
Call us and let us know what you are bringing!
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Go to hoopladigital.com to get started.
You will need an email address and your library card number.
Selections may be viewed or listened to on your computer or on a host of digital devices. Items may be downloaded with WIFI and then streamed later on a device without a connection.
Borrow up to ten items a month and also Bonus Borrows that don't count against your total.
Curbside Pick-up Available on Request
Feeling under the weather or unable to come in? Just let us know and we'll be happy to bag up your books and bring them outside.