Librarian I (Youth Services)

Librarian I (Children’s/Youth Services)

Do you love sparking curiosity, designing creative programs, and helping people discover new ideas?
The Chappaqua Library is seeking a full-time youth services librarian to join our Youth Services team, working with kids and teens from birth to 18. The Chappaqua Library serves an enthusiastic library community, maintaining a robust programming schedule and an extensive book collection. Candidates
will be expected to work 1-2 weekend days a month and one evening shift per week.

Who You Are:

• A passionate librarian who loves helping people explore and learn.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with library systems (Evergreen experience a plus!).
• Creative, collaborative, and adaptable — ready to bring new ideas to life.
• Culturally competent with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to children, teens and adults
• Maintain familiarity with materials for ages birth to 18
• Plan and conduct storytimes and other programs for children and teens
• Select materials, including books and digital materials
• Create displays, bibliographies and book bundles
• Provide outreach and support to local schools and groups
• Oversee Teen Advisory Board and volunteers and facilitate teen-led programming
• Seek out professional development and maintain relevant competencies to serve ages birth
  through 18
• Contribute to social media and library communications (website, newsletters, etc)
• Collaborate with other departments on intergenerational programming and library-wide initiatives
• Undertake other responsibilities as appropriate

What you Will Need:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited or NYS-recognized program.
• Eligibility for a NYS Public Librarian Certificate (must have certificate at appointment).
• To be on the Westchester County Department of Human Services (Civil Service) list for Librarian I (Children’s Services).

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Starting salary: $60,970.
• Work in a friendly, innovative library in beautiful Chappaqua, NY.
• Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and community impact.

How to Apply:

Send your résumé and cover letter to: Jennifer Daddio, Director – [email protected]