Programming Librarian (Librarian I) (ADULT SERVICES)
Cary Memorial Library has a position available for a full-time Programming Librarian, to join our Programming and Partnerships team. As one of the busiest libraries in Massachusetts, Cary Memorial Library works hard to be at the forefront of library services. We celebrate the diversity of our community through our programming and our collections.
Cary Memorial Library in Lexington, MA is looking for an imaginative, enthusiastic, and energetic candidate to join our Programming and Partnerships team. If you are looking for a position at a library where funding and community interest allow us to take risks and dream big, this may be your next job!
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is passionate about bringing creative ideas into being and contributing to a dynamic team. They will have the opportunity to assist the Programming and Partnerships Manager and members of the Programming team in the development and delivery of library programs as well as to plan and implement their own. They will also help be a big part of the plan to strengthen and increase the library’s maker programs. Programming related tasks include but are not limited to program logistics, drafting press releases, managing newsletters, creating graphics, printing and distributing posters and other PR materials, and welcoming and introducing program presenters.
If you are interested in joining a wonderful, collegial staff and serving a great library-friendly community, we would very much like to meet you.
While this position is primarily a programming position in the Adult Services Department, the successful candidate will work on the library’s public service desks, performing a full range of library operations including assisting patrons in locating materials and information, checking materials in and out, processing deliveries and answering telephones. The position’s public service duties will mainly be in Adult Services, although may be expected to fill in at all public service desks, including Youth Services’ desks. May serve as “in charge” person, overseeing library staffing and functions in the absence of a library department head, manager or administrator.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a Masters in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association Accredited program or hold a Bachelor’s degree with applicable programming and library experience. Curiosity and the desire to learn and grow new technology skills are important for success in this position. PC proficiency is required. Experience using automated library systems is preferred. Experience with Maker Programs or working in a Maker Space is preferred. The successful candidate will have strong customer service, interpersonal, and project management skills, a demonstrated ability to work successfully independently as well as in a team setting, and the desire to work with our incredibly diverse and engaged community.
The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization. Experience using graphic design software such as Canva is strongly preferred.
Language Skills: Ability to speak Chinese, Korean, or Spanish is a plus.
Salary Range: $35.63-$44.56 hourly in seven steps, plus differential pay on weekday evenings after 6 pm and all day on Saturdays. Time and a half pay for voluntary Sundays. Includes an excellent benefits package. This is a Union eligible position.
Schedule: 37 paid hours a week, including one evening per week until 9 pm and one Saturday every four weeks. On the weeks the individual works a Saturday, they will have a scheduled weekday off. Possible opportunities to work optional Sundays at an hourly rate of time and half may be available. The position may require additional nights and weekends as needed for programs.
Apply: Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references in PDF to Susan Lusk (slusk@lexingtonma.gov) EO/AAE. One PDF file preferred. Resume packets received by July 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM will be given priority. The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.
PART-TIME PAGE/SHELVER (ADULT SERVICES)
Cary Memorial Library has an opening for a part time (12 hours/week) Library Page/Shelver. As one of the busiest libraries in Massachusetts, Cary Memorial Library works hard to be at the forefront of library services. We celebrate the diversity of our community, through our programming and our collections.
Library Pages assist in keeping the library’s collections in good order in a busy, service-oriented environment. Tasks include but are not limited to: shelving materials according to the library’s organization system, sorting returned materials into categories, picking up library materials throughout the library, and maintaining order by regular shelf reading and straightening. The person in this position will mainly be working in the Adult Services area of the library but may be asked to fill in for Youth Services, as needed. This is a Union eligible position with no paid benefits or paid time off.
Qualifications: The ideal candidates will be self-motivated and detail oriented, be able to alphabetize accurately, and be familiar with decimals. The position requires substantial physical activity, including standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting materials, and pushing book trucks. Ability to speak multiple languages are a plus. The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.
Schedule: 12 hours a week; includes morning and afternoons during the week, as well as multiple Saturdays per month. May include some evenings.
Salary Range: $18.03 - $19.50, in three steps plus differential pay on Saturdays.
Apply: Please send one PDF of your resume, cover letter, and names of three references by Friday, July 31 at 5:00 PM to Susan Lusk, Office Manager, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 (slusk@lexingtonma.gov). EO/AAE. The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.