Due to a retirement, the Waterford Public Library Board is seeking a dynamic, energetic and creative person with strong dedication to community and customer service to become our Library Director. The Director is responsible for administration of all aspects of library services, and will work actively with the library, staff, community groups, including our own Friends of the Library, as well as local and regional agencies to promote library/community relations. The Library Director reports to a 7-member Board of Trustees and is responsible for the overall management of the library, including formulating the library’s budget and overseeing the 18,239 square ft. physical structure. The qualified candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and have an open door policy for both staff and patrons.

Waterford is an established community in Racine County, WI, and located 29 miles southwest of Milwaukee. The Village of Waterford’s population is more than 5,300 residents with a surrounding service population of more than 22,000 people. As the cornerstone of the community, the beautiful Waterford Public Library is centrally located in the village and next to the Fox River. The library enjoys local support, with a collection of more than 98,000 items and an annual circulation of more than 184,000 items. The library has 4 full time and 12 part time employees, and is a member of the Lakeshores Library System and the SHARE automation consortium.

Qualifications: Master’s in Library Science (ALA accredited), ability to obtain Grade 1 Public Librarian Certification, plus at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a public library, including at least 2 in a supervisory position. Grant writing experience a plus. Salary starts at $58,000 with potential to earn more depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. A complete position description can be found at www.waterfordwi.org/employment.

Applications accepted through the end of the day: Friday, August 17, 2018. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Don Bray at dbray6714@yahoo.com. In addition, submit a Village of Waterford online employment application at www.waterfordwi.org/employment.

Teens will celebrate summer reading accomplishments with this party to Rock the Library! DJ Mike will provide the music and we will provide the fun and the pizza!  Thursday, August 2 from 12pm – 2pm. Registration is required. Register online, by phone, or in person.

Join us as we celebrate summer reading! Over 1,100 children participated in the program this year and everyone is invited to celebrate them and their accomplishments! Bounce Houses, a dunk tank, pizza, and a island dance performance by Aloha Chicago will be in Village Hall Park next to the library on Tuesday, July 31 from 5 – 7pm!

Megan Wells is an interactive storyteller who will bring your favorite fairy tales to life. Join us for an afternoon of fun and creative storytelling. Wednesday, july 25 at 1:00pm.