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Whitefish Bay Public Library

Youth Services Librarian (FT)

Due to an internal promotion, the Whitefish Bay Public Library is seeking a full-time Librarian for youth and teen services, with occasional cross-departmental support in Adult Services. This position plays an active role in delivering high-quality library service to children, teens, and families through reference service, programming, collection development, and technology support.

This role is ideal for a librarian who is energized by program development, enjoys connecting with young people, and is excited to create engaging, responsive experiences that reflect community interests and emerging trends in youth services.

40 hours per week; typically, one evening per week and one weekend per month. Additional evenings and weekends as needed due to programs, vacation/sick coverage for other staff

Starting hourly wage: 

• MLIS $24.00+, depending on experience
• Graduating with MLIS within 12 months $18.00+, depending on experience

Full job description and application available here.

Closing Date: 

• 2/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

If you recently applied for the Head of Youth Services position, you are welcome to apply for this position by emailing Library Director, Nyama Reed an updated cover letter related to the new posting. 

 

Horicon Public Library 

Youth Services and Programming Librarian (PT 20 hours/week)

The Horicon Public Library seeks an energetic, creative candidate passionate about serving children and young adults. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with people of all ages, building community partnerships, is comfortable with technology and adapting to innovations, and is well organized. A successful candidate works collaboratively while also making independent decisions and taking initiative to increase the library's value to the community.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: providing customer assistance at the circulation desk, conducting storytimes and youth and teen programs, marketing library services, and assisting with maintaining the library's social media accounts.

This position is 20 hours per week. Hours include days, two evenings per week, and one Saturday per month. The full job description for this position is available here. 

This position includes 20 hours of paid vacation per year. New hires receive prorated vacation.

Required:

• Two years of study at an accredited college, university, or technical school, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient keyboarding and computer skills

Preferred:

• Experience planning and executing programs
• Experience working with children and young adults

The starting wage is $15.50, with a $0.50 raise after a successful 6-month probationary period.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a City of Horicon application form to Library Director, Alexandra Harvancik, by email at alex@monarchlibraries.org. Open until filled.

McHenry Public Library District

Youth Services Library Associate - Bilingual Services (PT 25 hrs/week)

Do you enjoy working with Hispanic communities? ¿Disfruta haciendo conexiones con los niños y sus familias? If you can say “sí” to these, we have the position for you!

The McHenry Public Library District seeks a bilingual, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to join our Youth Services Team. The ideal candidate for this position will support our Library’s mission by assisting Spanish-speaking patrons in the library. The primary responsibilities of the position include assisting the Questions Desk, translating materials for programs, services, and collections, performing bilingual outreach to area schools and organizations, and planning and executing bilingual programming that is educational, entertaining, enriching, and culturally relevant for our Hispanic population (ages 18 and under and for families). 

This position may have the opportunity to select some materials for the Youth collection. The skills required for this position are excellent interpersonal skills, fluency in both verbal and written English and Spanish, a flexible presentation style, and the ability to adapt to the Library’s technology needs. 

The salary range for this position is $17.00-$19.57/hour, depending on qualifications.

Full jobs description and application available here.