Employment & Volunteers

Do you enjoy working with families and working collaboratively with your team mates? Are you someone who has a passion for serving children and creating memorable library experiences? We're seeking a proactive and dynamic team player to join our Public Services team. In addition to providing patron support at our service points, you’ll be responsible for family programming and crafting and support to local scouting groups. Successful candidates will be outgoing self-starters who enjoy providing service at the level of WOW!

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 2 years of related experience; programming experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Enthusiasm for working with children and families

Position Details:

• Full Time or Part Time: Part time with pro-rated benefits (non-exempt)

• Hours: 25-28 hours a week position, participates in evening and weekend rotation

• Salary: $19.93-23.45 hour (midpoint); internal equity is used in determining the rate of pay

• Benefits: We offer generous PTO, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Plan, tuition reimbursement, and participation in our employee assistance program.

Application Deadline:

Position open until November 24, 2024

Job Description Apply Online

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RAILS Job Board

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Volunteers perform a variety of tasks at the Library. Click on any of the volunteer positions below to learn how you might contribute your time and energy to the Library and the community we serve.

Activity Prep Assistant

Collection Maintenance Assistant

Outreach Prep Assistant

Program and Event Assistant

To sign up, complete the Volunteer Sign-up Form online, and we will contact you with the next steps. All adult volunteers must complete a background check.

Volunteer Application

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Geneva Public Library patrons in grades 6-12 are eligible for our Volunteen program. Registered Volunteens will be e-mailed signup sheets listing when the Library needs help, and can commit to upcoming time slots that work for them. This flexible system makes is easy to schedule around other commitments.

To sign up, complete the Volunteen Sign-up Form online, and we will contact you with the next steps.

Volunteen Sign-Up

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The Friends of Geneva Public Library are a non-profit group, dedicated to enhancing the Library with support, services, and programs that enrich the lives of residents of all ages.

New members are always welcome to join!

Friends Officers:

President - Ellen Bassett
Co-Vice Presidents - Deborah & Rick Mlot
Secretary - Glen Jerrard
Treasurer - Lance Marcinkus

Friends Application

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2024 Winter Book Sale:

Friday, December 6: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday, December 7: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday, December 8: 12PM - 4PM

2025 Summer Book Sale:

Dates TBA

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Visit this space on the second floor of the Library year-round for great deals on a variety of gently used books, movies, and more!

Item Prices:

Adult Hardcover & Paperback - $2
Adult Mass Paperback - $1
Children’s Hardcover - $1
Children’s Paperback - $.50
Board Books - $.50

* Some items may be marked with special pricing that differs from the pricing above. Prices may be subject to change without notice.

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The Friends gladly accept donations of materials to go towards their book sales. Donations can be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk in the Lobby anytime during regular business hours.

Accepted Items Include:

Books
Video Games

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