Employment & Volunteers

Do you enjoy working with families and working collaboratively with your teammates? Are you a librarian or soon to be librarian 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 develop, plan, present, and expand programming for children ages birth through elementary school, with a focus on preschool age programming and storytime. Successful candidates will be outgoing self-starters who enjoy providing service at the level of WOW!

Qualifications:

• MLIS or MLS required (within six months of starting date)

• 1 year of library experience (2 years of related public library experience preferred)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Enthusiasm for working with the public

Position Details:

• Full Time or Part Time: Full time, non-exempt

• Hours: 37.5 hours a week; including one night and monthly weekend rotation

• Salary: $25.91 to $30.48/hour (midpoint); internal equity is used in determining the rate of pay

• Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package including: health, dental, vision and life insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Plan participation, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance

Application Deadline:

Position open until filled

Job Description Apply Online

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Are you a team player who takes pride in your work? We are looking for a reliable, skilled individual to perform general maintenance and upkeep of the library building and grounds and perform room setups. Successful candidate will be self-motivated, have a keen eye for detail, be safety conscious, and ability to work independently.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Custodial experience and mechanical aptitude a plus

• Position requires evening and weekend hours

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds and access cleaning areas

Position Details:

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

• Hours: 12-18 hours a week, including evenings and weekends

• Salary: $16.61-19.54 hour (midpoint); internal equity is used in determining the rate of
pay

• Benefits: We offer limited PTO and participation in our employee assistance program.

Application Deadline:

Position open until filled

Job Description Apply Online

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Do you enjoy working with the public and have a passion for creating fun and memorable experiences for customers? We’re seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to assist us with our Summer Challenge program—fun for all ages! Successful candidates will enjoy providing service at the level of WOW at our Summer Challenge station and working in tandem with our Public Services team. You’ll help Summer Challenge participants with registration, logging progress, and collecting prizes.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Proficient use of technology and ability to quickly learn new software

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Experience with customer service preferred

Position Details:

• Full Time or Part Time: Part time, seasonal

• Hours: 18-25 hours a week; including nights and weekend rotation

• Salary: $15.00-16.50 (midpoint); internal equity is used in determining the rate of pay

• Benefits: We offer limited PTO and participation in our employee assistance program

Seasonal Timeframe:

Late May through early August

Application Deadline:

Position open until filled

Job Description Apply Online

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RAILS Job Board

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Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield

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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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Friends of Geneva Public Library is 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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2025 Summer Book Sale:

Friday, July 25: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday, July 26: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday, July 27: 12PM - 4PM

2025 Winter 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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