OPENINGS

Library Assistant for Adult Programming, FT - Thomaston Public Library

Seeking a collaborative, tech-savvy professional to join the Thomaston Public Library team. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public, and possess excellent computer literacy, communication and customer service skills, as well as flexibility and creativity.

Duties & Qualifications: Create programs for adults, including book discussions, lectures, computer classes, and crafts working with a budget from the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library. Provide service to the public at a combined Adult circulation/reference desk. Helps maintain webpage and runs social media accounts. Assists throughout the library as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Level II: Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools or comparable experience, and two (2) years of college.
• Level III: Four (4) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools or comparable experience, and four (4) years of college and some library experience.

Hours: 35 hours per week including weekdays, 2 nights (Monday & Wednesday), and every third Saturday outside of July/August (9:30 am to 3 pm). Town of Thomaston full-time benefits. Hourly rate $17.50-$18.95 depending on education and experience.

Fuller job description available here.
Town of Thomaston application available here. (Filling out by hand is fine!)

To Apply: Please email, with a subject line of "Library Assistant for Programming," a cover letter, resume, and Town of Thomaston application to Amy Schumann at aschumann@biblio.org by November 30. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Part-Time Clerk - Thomaston Public Library

Thomaston Public Library is looking for part-time assistance at our combined circulation/information desks. Duties include: registering patrons, circulating materials, placing and processing holds, assisting patrons with their inquiries and their use of computers and office equipment, shelving of materials, and, of course, (say it with me!) other duties as assigned. May work at either the children’s or adult desk, depending upon what is going on at the library that evening.

Requirements: Strong communication skills, office-type computer skills, a commitment to an equitable and inclusive approach to public service. High School diploma/GED preferred. The successful applicant will need to pass a background check run by the Town of Thomaston.

Hours and Compensation: $16.35 hour now; $16.94 on Jan. 1, 2026. Shifts needing coverage are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8 pm.

Please apply by filling out a Town of Thomaston application and sending it to Amy Schumann, aschumann@biblio.org, with the subject “Part-time Clerk.”  Also feel free to also send a resume if you would like us to see your work history and skills in the beautifully-crafted format you’ve already created, but the town application is required. Review of applications will begin November 30.