Category: General

The second issue of Book Talk is now available! Check it out for some books we’re excited to tell you about. Copies are also available inside the library.

http://libraries.ne.gov/valley/files/2018/09/Book-Talk-2.pdf

[Applications currently closed, due to receiving enough to probably find our new Director among them already. Thank you!]

Valley Public Library in Valley, Nebraska is taking applications for the position of Library Director.

This is a three quarter-time position (30-35 hours per week) with benefits. Our open hours are MWF 10a-5p, TR 3p-8p, and Sat 10a-2p. This position requires working 4-5 days per week, including applicable evenings and Saturdays, depending on scheduling details.

Starting wage between $12 and $18 depending on qualifications.

There are no strict educational or work experience requirements for this position, but these would all be positive factors:

• Public service and/or team leadership experience in a library.
• Library education, including in-progress education.
• Public service and/or team leadership experience outside of libraries.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Staff management for the three other library workers, including scheduling.
• Setting day-to-day operational procedures and policies, within library board policy.
• Reporting to and advising the library board on matters like suggested policy changes.
• Financial management of the library as the head of a City department, so direct involvement in purchases for the library but not areas like payroll.
• Collection development for all materials, except youth materials if you delegate this to the youth services librarian.
• Cataloging and technical services for new materials, except as delegated to the assistant librarian.
• Library promotion through a monthly newsletter, social media posts, news releases to the county newspaper, etc.
• Setting up adult programming. Supporting the youth services librarian with youth programming.
• Setting up displays and general tidying of the library as a physical space. Outside cleaners take care of typical custodial work.
• Direct public service to patrons of all ages, since the director’s desk is part of the circulation desk and you’ll likely be working alone a couple of days per week. This includes basic assistance with public computers, Wi-Fi access, and OverDrive.
• Other duties, as assigned by Library Board, Mayor, or City Council.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong English communication skills to assist patrons who may have difficulty expressing themselves in person and on the telephone.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to cope with situations such as when patrons having a difficult time emotionally, are in conflict with other patrons, or are living with a mental illness.
• Reaching for books about two feet away from the inside of the circulation desk counter and handling them during check-out/check-in.
• User-level computer skills, e.g: document management, file transfer, email, and spreadsheets.

Send resume and cover letter to valleypubliclibrary@gmail.com. Position open until filled, though we are trying to fill it by September 24^th. Applications received by the August 31^st will be looked at first. Call the current director, Garren Hochstetler, at (402) 359-9924 for more details.

We offer lots for checkout beyond traditional books here at Valley Public Library:

DVDs & CD Audiobooks
Magazines
Kobo E-Readers (which goes with our OverDrive digital book and audiobook offerings)
Microscope kits
Board games and puzzles
Graphic Novels
Cricut machine

Come check’m out and check’m out!

There is a musical Play Group on Monday the 23rd. Young children, Birth to preschool, with their families are invited to come at 10:30. This week’s focus will be on rain sticks and leg jingle bells!

Each Tuesday night, the library will be showing a different musical, starting at 5:30. Join us this Tuesday, July 24th, and bring pillows, blankets, snacks, or whatever would make it more fun for you! You can stop in the library to find out which one we will be showing, call, or even just look through our window at our bulletin board.

This Thursday, July 26th, is the celebration of the end of our summer reading program! Friends of the Library are providing an ice cream treat and Karaoke will be available! This is when we will be drawing prizes for the summer reading program. You do not need to be present to win the big prizes (the ukulele and thunder tubes). Come at 6:00 to celebrate!

Just because we’ve had our party, does not mean special programming ends yet! Select Wednesdays and Saturdays have an Open-the-Box program, like an escape room. Call in or come to the library to sign up for an open slot on the 28th. This program is aimed at teenagers, but all are welcome to try. https://sydders-10.wixsite.com/claimyourinheritance

For Music Monday on July 16th, we will take a look at didgeridoos and make our own pretend ones! Come with your little ones at 10:30 to read books and make music.

Each Tuesday night, the library will be showing a different musical, starting at 5:30. This Tuesday, July 17th, come and enjoy the movie! You can stop in the library to find out which one it is, or even look through our window at the bulletin board.

Wednesday, July 18th, our Open the Box program still has open slots! Call us at 402-359-9924 or stop into the library to sign up. https://sydders-10.wixsite.com/claimyourinheritance

This Thursday, July 19th, toy piano player Dr. Stacey Barelos will be performing at the library at 6:00. She is a composer who likes to experiment with music in fun, interesting ways. Come to witness this unique musical performance, free and open to the public!

Here’s what we have lined up as far as special programming the week of July 9th-12th at the library:

There is a musical Play Group on Monday the 9th. Young children, Birth to preschool, with their families are invited to come at 10:30. This week’s focus will be on maracas and shakers!

Each Tuesday night, the library will be showing a different musical, starting at 5:30. Join us this Tuesday, July 10th, and bring pillows, blankets, snacks, or whatever would make it more fun for you! You can stop in the library to find out which one we will be showing, or even just look through our window at our bulletin board. This time, it’s an animated movie that’s popular with kids!

Select Wednesdays and Saturdays will have an Open-the-Box program, like an escape room. Call in or come to the library to sign up for an open slot on the 11th. This program is aimed at teenagers, but all are welcome to try. https://sydders-10.wixsite.com/claimyourinheritance

Select Thursdays will hold line dancing nights! All ages are invited this Thursday, July 12th, at 6 p.m. to have fun with dance. We cater the dances to the people that show up; we want everyone to have a good time!

Here’s what we have lined up as far as special programming the first week of July (2nd-5th):

For Music Monday on July 2nd, we will make and play with strummies (rubber band instruments). Come with your little ones at 10:30 to read books, sing songs and make music.

Each Tuesday night, the library will be showing a different musical, starting at 5:30. This Tuesday, July 3rd, although a remake of this movie has been made, we will be showing the original. You can stop in the library to find out which one it is, or even look through our window at the bulletin board!

As a reminder, we will be closed Wednesday, July 4th, for Independence Day.

Select Thursdays will hold dance “classes”. All ages are invited this Thursday, July 5th, at 6 p.m. to learn and have fun with dance. We will decide as we go, reviewing dances like “Cupid Shuffle” and “Electric Slide,” having fun with simple party dances, and/or challenging ourselves with new ones like “The Hustle” or “Tush Push.” Come, and bring a friend!

Although there are no Open the Box slots this coming week, you can still sign up ahead of time for the 11th, 18th, or 28th, by stopping in or calling the library at 402-359-9924.

Here’s what we have lined up as far as special summer programming the week of the 25th at the library:

There is a musical Play Group on Monday the 25th. Young children, Birth to preschool, with their families are invited to come at 10:30. This week’s focus will be on drums!

Each Tuesday night, the library will be showing a different musical, starting at 5:30. Join us this Tuesday, June 26th, and bring pillows, blankets, snacks, or whatever would make it more fun for you! You can stop in the library to find out which one we will be showing, or even just look through our window at our bulletin board.

Select Wednesdays and Saturdays will have an Open-the-Box program, like an escape room. Call in or come to the library to sign up for an open slot on the 27th. This program is aimed at teenagers, but all are welcome to try.

Select Thursdays will hold Karaoke nights! All ages are invited this Thursday, June 28st, at 6 p.m. to sing their songs and cheer others on!