Librarian
Job Location:
Garner, IA - USA
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Job Summary
Serve Your Community as a Youth Services Librarian with Wake County Public Libraries -
Opportunities Available at Two of Our Locations!
Engage directly with our youngest Wake County citizens as a Youth Services Librarian where youll have the chance to share the magic of the library with the community. From delivering captivating programs to offering personalized service and working on a service desk youll create unforgettable experiences that inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. Your role will be essential in connecting children and caregivers with the librarys resources fostering relationships and building community.
Key Responsibilities of a Youth Services Librarian:
- Create Engaging Programs:
Unleash your creativity by designing and implementing dynamic programs for children of all ages.
Create these experiences to spark curiosity and joy. - Lead Confidently:
Take charge in the absence of the library manager(s) to ensure the smooth operations of the library.
Be a support and resource for your colleagues. - Collaborate with Passion:
Join forces with a dedicated team to brainstorm plan and execute programs projects and maintain collections.
Contribute your unique strengths while fostering an environment of support innovation and shared success. - Build Strong Community:
Work with managers and peers to establish and nurture strong relationships with the community.
Promote library services and forge relationships that enhance our programs and services.
Work directly with the public providing excellent customer service reference and readers advisory services.
Current opportunities are at the below locations (you will be given an opportunity to express location preferences during the application process):
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Ave.
Garner NC 27529
Schedule:
Monday - 8:15 - 5:15
Tuesday - 8:15 - 5:15
Wednesday - 12:05 - 9:05
Thursday - 8:15 - 5:15
Friday -8:15 - 5:15 the Friday following the weekend is 9:05 - 6:05
Every 4th weekend
West Regional Library
4000 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary NC 27519
Schedule:
Mon 12:00 9:00
Tues 9:00 6:00
Wed 10:00 7:00
Thurs 9:00 6:00
Fri 9:00 6:00
*One weekend a month in a regular rotation Sat 9:00 6:00 and Sun 8:00 5:00
**This position requiresa successful criminal background & education verification as well fingerprint submission to the State Bureau of Investigation for a secondary criminal history record check.
Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) a division of Community Services has the distinction of being one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. The system operates eight regional libraries thirteen community libraries two specialty libraries and a bookmobile. It circulates over ten million books a year and welcomes two to three million visitors annually. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs. It creates experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County. For more information about WCPL programs services and positions please visit: The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Location: Southeast Regional LibraryGarner NC 27529 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: 40 hrs. per week combo days evenings and regular weekend rotation Hiring Range: 26.82-38.76 Market Range: 26.82 - 38.76 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date:5:00 pm on 11/16/2026
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About Our Team
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America Wake County is the proud home to NC State University Research Triangle Park and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake Countys seat of government Raleigh is also the center of state government with the Capitol Building legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents Wake County is North Carolinas most populous county. Entertainment recreation and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art JC Raulston Arboretum and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026 the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government enjoying a AAA bond rating. The Countys FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion and the County has more than 5000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics.
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal credit motor vehicle education and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In the event of an emergency as determined by the County Manager or designee participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties work hours and/or work location in preparation for during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
