Monday, August 17, 2026

Youth Services Librarian - 2 Positions Park Branch/ Barbour Branch, Full-Time - Hartford Public Library

Region: HARTFORD COUNTY

Hiring Range: $56,912.18 - $60,073.78 DOE

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for various library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their families.

The Youth Services Librarian helps plan and implement strategies for delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's and teen materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grants. This position also assists with routine library duties such as checking materials in and out, creating library cards, and assisting with reference questions and reader’s advisory. Required to supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch or senior manager. Requires time on the public service desk each day. This is a full-time position with a typical weekly schedule of 9:30 am – 6 pm weekdays, 37.5 hours per week. Will work one evening a week, Saturdays in rotation, and a few Sundays each year.

See full job description for more details:

Youth Services Librarian – Barbour

Youth Services Librarian – Park Branch

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Youth Services Librarian - (Include branch location) in the subject line of your email.