Children’s Librarian at Bayonne Public Library

Metro; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

Metro in Bayonne, New Jersey, is seeking a Children’s Services Librarian to enrich the library experience for young patrons and families. You will promote collections, conduct reader’s advisory and reference services, and actively participate in planning and delivering programs such as toddler and preschool story times, crafts, and the summer reading initiative.

You will support the Children’s Room desk, assist patrons with locating materials, and collaborate with staff to publicize programs and

Qualifications

• NJ Professional Certificate or ALA-accredited MLS is required.
• Residency in New Jersey within one year of hire per NJ Statutes § 52:14-7.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with children and patrons to promote library collections and services.
• Provide reader’s advisory and reference services.
• Conduct in-house class visits and implement new programs and services including toddler and preschool story times, arts & crafts, and the summer reading program.
• Provide support at the Children’s Room Desk and assist patrons in locating services and books.
• Plan and conduct programs; coordinate publicity; oversee collection development and maintenance in the Children’s Room.
• Create seasonal displays and outreach to schools, including coordinating class visits.

Skills

Arabic/Spanish (helpful)

Education

NJ Professional Certificate or ALA MLS

Job description

Bayonne is a geographically small, rapidly growing urban-suburban city with a diverse, engaged population, vibrant local business scene, excellent parks & waterfront, cruise port, and easy access via light rail & bus to New York City.

Bayonne Public Library is a newly renovated, century-old Carnegie library interested in continuing to build a more active library culture in Bayonne.

A large focus of this job is working closely with patrons, with an emphasis on children, to promote library collections & services, conduct reader’s advisory & reference services, perform in-house class visits, and actively participate in creating, designing, and implementing new programs and services including toddler & preschool story times, arts & crafts programs, the summer reading program, and whatever other programs you imagine.

Responsibilities will include providing support to the public & staff at the Children’s Room Desk, assisting patrons in selection & location of services and books, planning & conducting programs, coordinating with other staff for publicity of said programs, Children’s Room collection development & maintenance, creation & maintenance of seasonal displays of books & other media, and outreach to schools including coordination of class visits.

Fluency in Arabic or Spanish would be a helpful skill, but is not required. Full-time, 35 hours per week, with two nights per week and 2 Saturdays per month.

Requirements

• An NJ Professional Certificate or ALA-accredited Masters in Library & Information Science.
• Residency in the State of New Jersey within one year of hire in accordance with New Jersey Revised Statutes § 52:14-7.

Email must be received by November 13, 2026.

Compensation

A salary of at least the NJLA minimum ($65,834); generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time off benefits; medical, dental, prescription, and disability insurance; and NJ Public Employee Retirement benefits.