Join us Thursday, February 15 at 6:00pm for a showing of the newly released DVD about a boy who is truly a wonder!

653 Waterford Library users checked out 50 or more items in 2017! Those people have become Gold Card Patrons and will be notified this week by phone or email as to how to collect their prize! If you think you might be on the list, stop by the information desk anytime and staff can check a master list. We appreciate all Waterford Library users for helping us reach over 184,000 checkouts last year!

Thursday, February 15 from 1:00 – 3:00pm

Join us for a screening and discussion of the film “Being Mortal,” a PBS Frontline episode that originally aired in 2015. The film follows surgeon Atul Gawande as he explores relationships between doctors and patients nearing the end of life. Dr. Richard Hansen, retired physician and former Medical College of Wisconsin faculty member, will be on hand to answer questions and lead a discussion after the film.  This program is free. Please register online on the program page of our website, by phone at 262-534-3988 or in person.

The Waterford Public Library Board is seeking a dynamic, energetic and creative person with strong dedication to customer service to become our Library Director. We are looking for an innovative and enterprising individual to continue moving our library into the future. The Waterford Public Library is the cornerstone of a community of 6,000 residents, however the library supports a service population of over 22,000. Our Director should provide quality leadership, direct and support staff, work with Friends of the Library, collaborate with local organizations and agencies, and bring new ideas to support the library and its programs. Initiatives anticipated for 2018 include implementing an Automated Materials Handling system and developing a ‘mobile library’ to service our patrons during upcoming road construction.

Qualifications include: Master’s in Library Science (ALA accredited), ability to obtain Grade 1 Public Librarian Certification, as well as supervisory & managerial experience. Grant writing experience a plus. The starting salary is up to $58,000. Benefits include: paid sick leave, paid holidays, personal time, paid vacation, deferred compensation options, Wisconsin Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending options and an employee assistance program.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to Don Bray at dbray6714@yahoo.com. In addition, submit a Village of Waterford online employment application at www.waterfordwi.org/employment. 

OR FOR THE LIBRARY SITE:

The application period is open until the position is filled.