Library Assistant (Part-Time 20 Hours, Youth Services)

City of Littleton•Littleton, CO

5d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Services Division at the Bemis Public Library has an opening for a part time Library Assistant. The Library Assistant position is an integral member of the collaborative Youth Services team, which provides welcoming, engaging programs, resources, and experiences for children, teens, and their caregivers. From early literacy activities and family events to the Teen Deck with games, gadgets, and activities designed specifically for middle and high school students, Youth Services strives to foster learning, creativity, and connection for people of all backgrounds and abilities. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who enjoys working with a variety of ages and has experience planning and implementing engaging programs and activities for children and teens, values inclusive and equitable service, and is enthusiastic about fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning in young people. Exceptional candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, an eye for detail, and the willingness and availability to work a variety of shifts. We believe strongly in supporting our staff members in learning and growing professionally and this part-time Library Assistant position is a great opportunity to get immersed in library work and become a part of the Bemis Library team About the City of Littleton The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities , and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org . With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. The City of Littleton offers excellent benefits and perks to its employees. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide . This part-time position will work 20 hours per week and is eligible for benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, at 20-hour part-time rates. The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; and Two (2) years of Public Library work experience including one (1) year working with children and teens; or An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience planning and implementing youth programs and activities
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting programs for youth from birth-grade 12.
Assists with organizing annual youth services reading programs.
Creates and arranges bulletin boards and 3-dimensional displays.
Maintains library shelves by shelving library materials and shelf reading as needed and maintains order and neatness of the Children's Room and Teen Deck in general.
Facilitates library programs, including contacting performers/ speakers, making necessary setup arrangements for programs, tracking attendance, and introducing performers/speakers.
Plans and presents library programs and classes for youth from birth through grade 12. This activity includes youth reading programs, giving library tours, teaching games and crafts, conducting story times, and assisting in patron learning, reading stories, singing, storytelling, preparing and presenting puppet shows, and performing related activities.
Participates in library outreach at schools and community events.
Provides social media content sites and updates other online web sites with scheduled library program information.
Through verbal or written communication and knowledgeable questioning, determines customer’s needs and provides the information or assistance required to satisfy the customer needs.
Accurately answers internal and external customers’ questions by using the resources of the library. Questions are answered face-to-face and by use of a telephone, or email.
Provides formal and informal training to patrons in the use of library resources, including electronic resources and library equipment.
Operates a personal computer with assigned software including the library’s ILS and Discovery layer, the Internet, office software, and online databases.
Assists customers in using the equipment resources of the library.
Plans and arranges workload and establishes priorities to complete scheduled, assigned work within the parameters and deadlines assigned by supervisor.
Maintains daily order and safety.
Consistently enforces library standards and rules of safety and conduct.
Delivers work products and services with responsiveness, courtesy, and tact in personal interactions with customers and staff.
Delivers work products and services to customers within either a regular or on-call work schedule; may be required to work any of the normal business hours, including weekend and evening hours.
Observes and follows established city and department policies and procedures in the conduct of the job.
Performs other similar assignments and projects as required.
May serve as an Emergency Worker.