Seeking Summer Library Assistant

We have a new Summer Library Assistant position opening up for the summer! Pick up an application at the library, at city hall, or email sv_dir@selco.info to have one emailed to you. Application deadline is May 27.

The Summer Library Assistant will be a temporary, part-time, position to help with summer reading activities andother library tasks in June, July and August. Some hours may be available beyond that time period as a substitute and/or on Saturdays. The individual will be responsible for helping withsummer pop-up programs, preparing crafts for the activity room, helping children with reading logs and prize distribution as well as helping set up and attending special events. This individual will also help with basic library tasks such as circulation, shelving, cleaning and assisting patrons with materials, technology and other tasks.

Candidates should have strong computer skills, be detailed-oriented, be able to work cooperatively and independently, and possess excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience with working with children a plus! Youth applicants (ages 15 and older) who have needed skills will be considered.

Individual can expect to work 10 to 15 hours a week, with some Saturday hours possible.

To apply, pick up an application at the Spring Valley City Hall, Spring Valley Public Library or online at www.springvalley.govoffice.com.

Please bring completed application to the library or send to the Spring Valley Public Library, Attn: Director, 121 West Jefferson St, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or email a PDF to sv_dir@selco.info.

Application Deadline is May 27.

Library Board Calls Special Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given that the Spring Valley Public Library Board of Trustees has set a special meeting to discuss items related to its exterior renovation project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7, at 5 pm at the library.

~ Joel Huebner, Board President

‘Find Your Joy’ during National Library Week, April 19-25

National Library Week, April 19–25, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. By offering books and digital resources, movies and games, creative programming and gathering spaces, libraries are essential to thriving communities. First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.

Our Spring Valley Public Library staff and the Friends of the Spring Valley Public Library volunteers invite everyone to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron, a new neighbor, or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer.

Whatever brings you joy, the library has something for everyone. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities. 

  • Monday, April 20, is “Right to Read Day” and the Friends are providing donuts and a hot beverage bar for patrons to enjoy as they browse our collections and explore what we have to offer. Make sure to stop by our “New Book Shelf” to pick out your next great read.
  • Tuesday, April 21, is “National Library Worker Day.” Stop by, grab a hot beverage and visit with the library staff. Make sure to thank them for creating a welcoming and supportive gathering space. Library Director Melissa Vander Plas and Library Assistants Jeanette Ramaker, Jenni Lovejoy and Cindy Stinson work hard to make sure patrons have the resources they need.
  • Wednesday, April 22, is “National Library Outreach Day,” and the Friends are once again offering a sweet treat to go along with our hot beverage bar. The Friends of the Spring Valley Public Library are essential partners in our outreach efforts, representing the library at Wednesdays on Broadway, community celebrations and fundraising events that support programming and special collection purchases.
  • Thursday, April 23, is “Take Action for Libraries Day.” This year, as the right to read is under attack, please consider contacting your local, state and federal officials and urge them to protect the freedom to read and oppose legislative attempts to ban books.
  • The Spring Valley Public Library is open Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 7 pm; Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm; and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
  • Follow Spring Valley Library, MN on Facebook and Instagram or check our website at springvalley.lib.mn.us for news, announcements and upcoming events.