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City of Page

Teen Library Aide - Temporary

Page, AZ · On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

A1 FLSA Status: Nonexempt JOB SUMMARY The Children's Library Aide is to help the Children's Coordinator with organizing and shelving the collection, creating and maintaining displays, assisting with ...

City Of Page

Teen Library Aide - Temporary

Page, AZ

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

A1 FLSA Status: Nonexempt JOB SUMMARY The Children's Library Aide is to help the Children's Coordinator with organizing and shelving the collection, creating and maintaining displays, assisting with ...

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The New York Public Library

$55.03K/yr

The Library is seeking a Children's Librarian to cultivate creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each ...

County of Chester, PA

Library Assistant

West Chester, PA · On-site

$16.78/hr

This part-time position is responsible for assisting children and teens and their families in a high-volume, fast paced District Center Library. The staff member assuming this position is responsible ...

County of Chester

Library Assistant

West Chester, PA

$16.78/hr

This part-time position is responsible for assisting children and teens and their families in a high-volume, fast paced District Center Library. The staff member assuming this position is responsible ...

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How much do children library jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for children library in the United States is $18.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Children's Librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Children's Librarian, you need a degree in library science (often an MLIS), strong knowledge of children's literature, and experience in educational programming. Familiarity with library cataloging systems, digital media tools, and early literacy resources is typically required. Creativity, excellent communication, and patience are essential soft skills for engaging children and collaborating with parents and educators. These skills ensure the effective promotion of literacy, a welcoming library environment, and successful educational programming for young patrons.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a children's library role?

In a children's library role, daily responsibilities often include planning and leading storytime sessions, assisting young patrons and their caregivers in finding age-appropriate books, organizing interactive literacy activities, and maintaining an inviting and safe reading environment. Staff also curate book displays, manage circulation tasks, and collaborate with schools or community groups to promote reading programs. The role requires strong communication skills, creativity, and the ability to engage children of various ages.

What is a children's librarian?

A children's librarian is a professional who specializes in providing library services, resources, and programs tailored to children, typically from infancy through early adolescence. They assist young readers in finding age-appropriate books, promote literacy through storytimes and educational activities, and support parents, caregivers, and educators with resources for children's learning and development. Children's librarians also curate collections, organize events, and foster a love of reading and lifelong learning in young patrons.

What is the difference between Children Library vs Youth Librarian?

AspectChildren LibraryYouth Librarian
CredentialsMLS or MLIS, library certificationMLS or MLIS, library certification
Work EnvironmentPublic or school libraries focusing on childrenLibraries serving teens and young adults
Employer & IndustryPublic, school, or community librariesPublic, school, or academic libraries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in children's servicesFocusing on teen and young adult library services

Children Library roles primarily focus on providing library services, programs, and resources for young children, often involving storytimes and early literacy. Youth Librarians serve older children and teenagers, offering programs tailored to their interests and developmental needs. While both roles require similar credentials, their target audiences and programming differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Children Library job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,859 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Bilingual Children's Library Associate

Tulsa City-County Library

Tulsa, OK • On-site

$21.10/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

The Bilingual Children's Library Associate creates a welcoming environment where every customer receives an exceptional experience tailored to their needs. Provides education, training, and guidance while assisting with technology, mobile devices, e-readers, reference questions, and readers' advisory. Proactively connects customers to services across the library system, including collaboration with on-call professional staff. Delivers reference and readers' advisory support for children, caregivers, and educators; maintains and organizes children's collections with a results-driven approach; and plans and implements engaging children's programs.
Located at 26th and Garnett, the Martin Regional Library is a vibrant community center for all of east Tulsa. The library offers bilingual Build A Reader Storytimes, a large Build A Reader Center Play Area, and multiple meeting rooms. Spanish-speaking staff are available to assist customers at any time the library is open.
Bilingual Children's Library Associate
Location: Martin Regional Library - 2601 S. Garnett Rd. Tulsa, OK. 74129
Salary: $21.10 /hr.
Status: Full Time - 40 hour/week;
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life; PTO and Pension
Schedule:
Monday 9am - 6pm,
Tuesday 9am - 6pm,
Wednesday 12pm - 9 pm,
Thursday 9am - 6pm,
Friday 9am - 6pm,
Rotating Saturday 8am - 5pm, and Sunday 1pm - 5pm.
Some Additional Responsibilities Include:
  • Works at public service desks and rotates throughout zones, helping customers by providing instructional training and problem solving at the point of need; responding to customers' questions, conducting research and providing answers to reference questions;
  • Presents programs and prepares displays for children and caregivers;
  • Maintains and operates AV equipment, computers, office machines, and other library hardware and software;
  • Serves as outreach contact and conducts community outreach, which may include services to educational and professional institutions, community organizations and after-school programs;
  • Helps develop and maintain the children's collection at this library; including recommending materials for purchase;
  • Assists with physical maintenance of the collection; sorts and shelves materials, shelf reads, and moves materials as necessary;
  • Develops and maintains story hour resources as well as assists with the training of new employees in children's programming, procedures and techniques;
  • Plans and implements the location's participation in system-wide special programs such as the Summer Reading Program and Books to Treasure;
  • May serve as Person in Charge of the location as needed; directing tasks of staff and volunteers;
  • Actively supports TCCL's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion efforts, and the Library's Be All In culture;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors' degree required.
  • Bilingual English - Spanish required.
  • No previous experience required; library, retail, or customer service experience preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
The job occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting, such as three or four reams of paper, four for five books, or other materials (up to 20 pounds) may be required.
There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions. The job may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, such as occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of video display terminals.

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