Description

 
Close Date: 4/17/2026 at 5pm

Redwood City Public Library is hiring a dynamic, energetic, team-oriented full-time (38-hours per week) Librarian, to coordinate the library’s outreach and deliver innovative programs and services for children and families throughout the community. The position is flexibly staffed at the Librarian I/II or Lead Librarian level, depending on the candidate’s experience. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. 

The current opening is based at the Downtown Library and will provide services and programs for youth at all three library locations and in the community. The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. The mission of the Redwood City Public Library is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. This position plays a key role in advancing that mission by fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging for the diverse youth and families in our community.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position will work onsite and in person, have at least one year of experience performing professional library work with children (0-5 years old) in early childhood education, children’s library work, storytelling and read-aloud activities. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

*Noting that positions may be filled at the Librarian I or Librarian II level, depending on qualifications, minimum qualification may be any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Education & Training:
Possession of Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

Experience:
Librarian I: No experience required.  Experience working with children or teens is preferred, but is not required.
Librarian II: Two years of experience performing professional library work.
Lead Librarian: Two years of experience performing professional library work as a Librarian. Experience in a public setting handling in-charge duties is desirable.

Licenses & Certificates
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record or ability to reliably relocate between locations as needed during scheduled work shift.

Knowledge of:
Developmental, recreational and educational needs of children
Current trends in library services for children
Youth literature
Principles and procedures of professional library work
Interpersonal communication techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public
Materials and services available in public libraries
Programming and outreach

Ability to:
Work well with children, their care providers and parents
Promote the love of learning, literature and libraries
Perform professional library tasks in areas of youth services, outreach services, information services, collection services, and technology services
Work independently in absence of supervision
Work as a team player within a work group
Provide a high level of customer service in a professional manner
Operate library system databases
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Supervise and train assigned staff