Marshalltown Public Library

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

We are hiring for a part-time Library Assistant position. The Library Assistant provides excellent customer service to library patrons in their search for information; leisure reading, listening, and viewing; and the use of technology. The Library Assistant assists in various collection and check out duties, programming, and use of library spaces, including helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. The person in this position will work 10-15 hours per week, on evenings and weekends, and will assist patrons at the Check-Out Desk and Youth Services Desk.

Requires an AA degree, and relevant experience in a library or other public services setting (or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and ability to do the job). Pay starts at $19.64 per hour. First review of applications will be on May 27, 2026. For more information or to apply, see the full job announcement and application (linked on the right side of the linked page): https://www.marshalltown-ia.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=103&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Library-Assistant-190

05/11/2026

More Storybook Walk winners! Congratulations to SaiLynn Tai Mai & Bianca Resendiz!

05/08/2026

Every day, we get closer to SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2026: Plant a Seed...Read! Early sign up starts May 18. Challenges (for all ages, including grown ups!) runs from June 1 to August 16.

05/07/2026

Macaroni the Pony loves helping to give away free books during our last preschool outreach visits of the spring.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our Storybook Walk grand prize winners Isabella Davidstars, Angela Leah, and Greyson Sellers! Watch for more photos this week. 😊

05/04/2026

Have some yarn to spare? Considering sharing it with our Crochet Club for youth ages 5th-12th grade. Thank you for considering.

05/04/2026

Every year, on May 4, we celebrate Star Wars Day! Are you a Star Wars fan? We have Star Wars books for all ages, including some you could win. Ask at the youth desk for a slip to enter to win our Star Wars books drawing---we'll draw for winners mid-May.

05/03/2026

Last day to do the Storybook Walk! We’ll draw for grand prizes tomorrow. Deadline to enter for grand prizes is noon tomorrow, but stop in anytime in May for your free book prize. 😊