Kids' Library Assistant
Part-time
The Elmhurst Public Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Library Assistant to join the Kids' Library. We pride ourselves on our spaces dedicated to early literacy development, sensory needs, and middle school kids. EPL's culture aims to ensure staff feel welcome, valued and inspired by recognizing that everyone has unique interests, talents, skills, and abilities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides library services to children from birth through eighth grade and their adults
- Helps children and adults discover amazing library materials and provides fun reading suggestions
- Plans and presents storytimes and other programs
- Keeps the library collection fresh by ordering new materials and retiring old ones
- Promotes library collections, programs, and services by attending community events and presenting programs at preschools and schools.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GEDStrong public service skillsAbility to communicate effectivelyFlexible at adapting to and using various technology platformsExperience working with childrenHOURLY RATE & SCHEDULE
Hourly Rate : $17.95-$18.50Weekly Hours : 18Schedule :Mondays 5-9 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Participates in the weekend rotation of 1 in 5 weekends. (Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and (Sunday 1-5 p.m.)BENEFITS
Paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance PlanEducational assistance, Professional development opportunitiesPriority given to applications received by September 18, 2025; position open until filled.
Please Include in one merged PDF file a cover letter, resume, and three references (name, professional relation, email address.)
Apply Online : http : / / elmlib.org / jobs
Equal Opportunity Employer