Darien Library seeks a friendly, curious, and energetic candidate to work in the Children’s Library. The successful candidate has experience working with children, families, and caregivers, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide homework help and readers’ advisory. Candidates should also have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, friendly environment and embrace Darien Library’s “Kindness First” motto in both external and internal service.
Reporting to the Head of Children’s Services, the Children’s Library Assistant may also conduct programming for children, including storytimes and school-age programs.
Schedule: The candidate will work an average of 3 to 6 hours per week, including one weekday, plus two weekends per month. This position also includes holiday coverage on a rotating basis, plus additional shifts as needed, not to exceed 29 hours per week. This schedule is for planning purposes only. Actual hours may vary and are subject to modification due to staffing needs, programming, or other operational demands of the Library.
Salary: $22-$29.50 an hour, commensurate with experience and CLA minimum requirements. This is a part-time position with no benefits.
Please see the full job posting for additional details. Apply by Friday, August 21, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity. The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability, or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as skills, abilities, attitude, and contribution to the Darien Library so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
