Youth Services Librarian
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston, VT is seeking a dynamic Youth Services Librarian to serve a population of approximately 10,000. The busy youth services area is well loved by preschoolers and their parents and is always buzzing with activity after school. Our youth services librarians have a history of cooperation with the larger daycares and two elementary schools in town, area home-school families and the local union high school. Ideal candidates will demonstrate collaborative leadership, community connections, innovation in their field and be able to communicate their love of learning with patrons of all ages.
This position collaborates extensively with the Assistant Youth Services Librarian and also exercises supervisory responsibilities over student staff members and volunteers. There is regular cooperation with the librarian in charge of adult programs for the creation of intergenerational events.
Student Assistant Needed!
The Library is hiring one year-round student assistant. Student assistants are responsible for shelving returned library materials and providing general help around the library. The position is expected to become available in early August. Applicants must be at least fifteen years old by August 1st. This position is for an average of ten hours per week-including one to two evening and Saturday rotations (about two Saturdays per month).
Financial Series: Foundations of Investing
Join one or all sessions. Presented by Marcia Wilson, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones Investments. Pre-registration required. Refreshments provided.
- Monday, April 22, 6:30-7:30 pm. Retirement by Design: Discuss ways to translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you'll learn investment strategies you can use now to help you retire when and how you wish.
Fairy Stories & Dance Party
Join us for a magical story time and dance party then stay around after to create your own home for a fairy or gnome! Pre-registration not required. Tuesday, April 23, 11 am.
11am: Fairy Stories & Dance Party
12-2 pm: Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes: Use natural materials to create your own home for a fairy or gnome.
Mah Jongg @ the Library!
Have you wanted to learn how to play, revisit the game or just love the game of Mah Jongg? We are offering bimonthly sessions of this tile-based game on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Come alone or bring a friend and play with members of the community. All experience levels are welcome. Wednesdays, April 24 from 1-3:30 pm.
Writing Series: Power of Storytelling
This workshop will help those who attend build their stories and find an audience. Presented by Dr. Steven Shepard, professional author,photographer, audio producer, and educator. Please pre-register.
Thursday, April 25, 1-2:30 pm. The Power of Storytelling: An overview of the craft of storytelling, a skill that figures prominently in all forms of writing. (Rescheduled from March 14)
Ukulele Jam! Learn to Play with Karla Kennedy
Join us for some strummin' fun with Karla Kennedy, WCS Music Teacher. Ukuleles provided or bring your own. Ages 8-Adult.
- Part 1: Beginner Session: Monday, April 29, 6:30-7:30 pm.
- Part 2: Beyond the Basics: Monday, May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm. For players with a little more experience.