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Now Hiring: Discovery PLAYce Manager at Beloit Public Library
Beloit Public Library is seeking a Discovery PLAYce Manager to help shape and lead Discovery PLAYce, a new early learning and family engagement destination designed to support play-based learning, school readiness, and meaningful caregiver-child interaction.
This new position will lead programming, guest experience, outreach, and partnerships, helping bring Discovery PLAYce to life as a welcoming, engaging resource for children and families in Beloit. We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and community-centered professional with a strong understanding of early brain development and the developmental stages of children ages 0–6.
This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and four weeks of paid vacation. The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, April 19.
Discovery PLAYce ManagerSalary: $59,000Location: Beloit, WIJob Type: Full-Time (exempt)Department: Beloit Public LibraryClosing: 4/19/2026Learn more about this position: https://beloitlibrary.org/about-us/employment/
Learn more about Discovery PLAYce: www.discoveryplayce.org
Part-Time Youth Services Librarian (28 hours a week)
Oak Creek Public Library in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a part-time Youth Services Librarian. The ideal candidate will match the energy and enthusiasm of our community and bring an innovative spirit to the Youth Services Department. Other desirable talents include the ability to provide a high quality, research-based, early literacy learning experience for caregivers and children, from birth through 8th grade. This forward-thinking, creative, and adaptable librarian will promote a love of learning, reading, and help foster future school success among the children they encounter in our library.
The Youth Services Librarian reports to the Youth Services Manager and is responsible for providing library services to children and families in and outside of the Library. This position provides excellent customer service to library patrons, assists patrons and staff in meeting their reference and informational needs, plans and conducts programs with a focus on children and their caregivers, promotes youth services to the community, manages assigned library collections, participates in the day-to-day operations of the library, and administers other library services as assigned. Programming assignments include Toddler Story Time, Middle School programs, and STEAM Labs for upper elementary students, along with outreach visits and no school day programs.
The Oak Creek Public Library is a part of the Milwaukee Federated Library System. It is located in one of the fastest growing and most vibrant communities in Southeastern Wisconsin, right in the heart of Drexel Town Square. The current library opened in 2015 and includes a beautiful Youth Services Department, including state-of-the-art technology and ample spaces for programming opportunities. Annually, the library serves 200,000 and circulates 325,000 items.
To apply for this job, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.
com/careers/oakcreekwi/jobs/ 5307063-0/youth-services- librarian-part-time. Completed applications, including a cover letter and resume, are due Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Paper applications will not be accepted.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution (or within 9 credits of completion). Degree must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply! Candidate must have at least one (1) year of experience in library operations (public library experience preferred) with experience, knowledge or training related to youth services. Good communication skills and strong customer service skills are required.
WAGES & SCHEDULE
This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $28.425 per hour. The current work schedule is Monday: 8:30am-5:00pm/11:45am-8:15 pm (pm shift about once a month for programming); Tuesday: 4:15pm-8:15pm; Wednesday: 8:30am-5:00pm; Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm/9:45am-6:15pm, Saturday: 8:15am-4:15pm (Friday and Saturday shifts are on a rotation). These hours may change to suit the needs of the library. Programming assignments include Toddler Story Time, Middle School programs, and STEAM Labs for upper elementary students, along with outreach visits and no school day programs.
Summer Youth Library Assistant (LTE) - George Culver
The George Culver Community Library, located in Sauk City, WI, is hiring a part-time, Limited Term Employment (LTE) Summer Youth Library Assistant. We are a community-focused library dedicated to providing our patrons with diverse resources, technology assistance, and top-notch library services. If you are passionate about the library, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with youth, this is the job for you!
This position will be a primary support for our Youth Summer Reading Program, including supporting registration and promotion of the program; implementing programming for children, infant to teen, and their families and caregivers; developing and maintaining the youth library collections; creating displays and interactive materials for the library; and collaborating with adult and teen volunteers to assist with the Summer Reading Program.
This is a part-time Limited Term Employment (240 total hours) position during the summer reading program, from mid-May to mid-August. This position will work approximately 16 hours a week, including some weekends depending on programming schedule, with a pay rate of $15.00/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.
To view the full job description, visit our website: https://www.saukcitylibrary.org/were-hiring-part-time-summer-youth-library-assistant
To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and two to three references to:
Kylee Bear, Director
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received, with a priority deadline of Friday, April 24, 2026.
