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  • Youth Services Librarian

    Forsyth Public Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    268 South Elwood Street
    Forsyth, Illinois 62535

  • Employment Type

    Part-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    18.50+ dependent on experience

  • About the Organization

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Forsyth Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can enthusiastically engage with children and families and provide top-notch programming opportunities. Excellent communication skills are a must.

    The preferred candidate will have at least 4 years of experience working with children and families. Library experience is a plus but not required. This is a permanent position, averaging 30-35 hours per week. The anticipated schedule will be Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:40 AM – 5 PM and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM – 2 PM with 1-2 scheduled Saturdays per month from 8:30 AM – 1 PM. Anticipated salary will be $18.50+/hr dependent on experience.

    The Youth Services Librarian will:
    - Plan and lead weekly Story Time and Toddler Time activities as well as monthly Kids’ Club offerings, Summer Reading programming and family-friendly drop-in activities
    - Assist in coordinating outreach initiatives to area schools and organizations and represent FPL at community events
    - Evaluate and select youth and young adult print and non-print materials to ensure a diverse and thoughtful collection
    - Provide reader’s advisory for youth and young adults, suggest materials to suit specific needs or interests, and assist youth, young adults and parents in locating materials
    - Create displays, bulletin boards, and other visual enhancements for the library
    - Exhibit excellent customer service at all times
    - Assist patrons at the circulation desk, on the phone, and via email
    - Other tasks as required

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

  • Benefits Offered

    Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

  • How to Apply

    TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and the names of 3 professional references to Library Director Melanie Weigel at forsythpubliclibrary1@gmail.com. Interviews may begin as soon as June 30, 2025. Applications received after July 3, 2025, may not be considered.

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