Category: Library News

Did you catch our latest library news in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel?

Cartoonist Charles Schulz will be the subject of a West Virginia History Alive! on Nov. 21 at the Vienna Public Library. The famed and beloved creator of the Peanuts comic strip will be portrayed by James Froemel of Maidsville, W.Va. The program is free, but registration is required.

“VIENNA — The creator of the beloved Peanuts cartoon strips will be the subject of a History Alive! program in November at the Vienna Public Library.

The library will present “Charles Schulz (1922-2000): A History Alive Program” at 6 p.m. Nov. 21, the birthday of Charles Schulz. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Library at 304-295-7771…”

Click here to read the full article!

https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2019/10/peanuts-to-be-subject-of-program-at-vienna-public-library/

Read our latest newsletter below!

October – January 2020

The Library is hiring Circulation Clerks!

A great job for those just starting out in the workforce or for those looking to pick up some extra cash in retirement!

This position performs a variety of library circulation and clerical procedures involving basic support services and services to patrons. We are looking to hire TWO part-time clerks, one for 12-16 hrs/week and one for 16-24 hrs/week.

Hours will vary each week depending on summer program times.

Applicant must have open availability throughout the week including day and evening hours, Monday through Friday, as well as be available Saturdays from 10-5pm. The hourly pay is $9.00.

Click on the following link for more information:

Circulation Clerk Job Description

Looking to learn a new skill or further your career options? Let Gale Courses be the first step in achieving your goals!

Courses being offered now: Medical Terminology, Accounting Fundamentals, Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite 2016, Creating a Website, Computer Programming, Sign Language, Interior Design, Photography, QuickBooks, Classroom Management, SAT/ACT/GRE Prep Courses, Investing Basics, and MUCH more!

Click on the following link for access: http://education.gale.com/l-vienna.

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online.   As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

How to Enroll:

1. Find courses by browsing through the categories on the left of your screen or by using the search bar above.  Click “Enroll Now” next to the course of your choice.

2. Select your course start date and click “Continue.”

3. Create a free Gale Courses account, or sign in to an existing ed2go account.

• New Students – Enter your email address in the New Student area and click “Create Account.” Complete the “Account and Student Information” page and then click “Continue.”

• Returning Students – Enter your account email and password and then click “Sign In.”

You will use your Gale Courses account email and password to log in to the My Classroom area to view your lessons once your session begins.

4. Enter your library barcode in the box labeled Submit.  Then click “Use Library Card” to complete your enrollment.

The Library is hiring a Summer Assistant!

A great summer job for college or high school students who want to work in education or kid’s programming!

This position is to support the Youth Services Librarian in the planning and execution of the library’s summer reading program.

The assistant will work from May 28^th to July 26^th for approximately 16 hours a week. Hours will vary each week depending on summer program times. Assistant must have open availability throughout the week including day and evening hours, Monday through Friday (no weekend hours!). The hourly pay is $9.50.

Click on the following link for more information:

Summer Assistant Job Description

Our Board meeting this month will be moved to November 27th at 4:00pm.

The Library is hiring a Custodial Services Contractor!

This position is to complete the duties outlined in the links below on a weekly basis. The pay is $500/month for an independent contractor (will be given a 1099 form at the end of the year). Preferred schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

Click on the following links for more information:

Custodial Services Job Description

Custodian Contract

Custodial Services Duties

Storytime is starting again September 25th!

We now offer five storytimes a week!

Read below to learn our current theme and dates and see which times work for your family

Bookmark this page (viennapubliclibrary.org/kids/storytime) on our website to keep up to date on our Storytime sessions!

Session Themes and Dates:

September 24 – November 2

Early Concepts – Learn shapes, colors, numbers, ABC’s, and finish out this session celebrating Halloween!

Storytime Descriptions:

Toddlers: Tuesdays at 10:30 am and Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
Come read, laugh and play at Toddler Storytime (2-3 year olds). Books and activities focus on exploration, letter and number introduction, and socialization. After story time, stay and play!

Babies: Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Baby Storytime (0-24 months) incorporates books, songs, rhymes, and games to get the smallest readers smiling and playing. Books and activities focus on play, rhymes, and adult/child interaction with books.

Family: Thursdays at 6:00 pm and Fridays at 10:30 am
Our Family Storytime is geared towards families with children ages 2-10 years old. Parents are asked to stay and learn together!

Our storytime age recommendations are a guideline, not a rule. Please talk to the Youth Services Director, Hope, if you have questions or concerns about which story time is the best for your child, or email her at hope@viennapubliclibrary.org.