2 Saturday Job Openings at Cosmos Library

JOB OPENING: LIBRARY ASSISTANT II or III
COSMOS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Job Description: Performs various circulation tasks. Shelves materials and fills interlibrary loan requests. Provides reference and research services to library patrons and assistance in locating and using library materials and services.  Opens and closes library. Depending on experience and hiring level, may plan, implement, and promote programs for all ages.

Qualifications:  Knowledge of library operations and procedures; ability to work effectively with the general public; ability to operate computers and printers; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to work independently; willingness to maintain flexibility in schedule.  Preferred: ability to plan, implement, and promote specialized events and programs; strong communication skills.

Education and experience required: Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalency plus six months related experience; or a combination of education, experience and training necessary to perform the requirements of the job. One year of directly-related experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, feel, grasp, talk, hear and see.  Some light lifting and carrying may be required up to 25 pounds.

Hours:  Saturdays 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two openings: person 1 will work the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of the month; person 2 will work the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Additional subbing as needed.

Pay rate: $12.95/hour for Library Assistant II level or $15.74/hour for Library Assistant III level, depending on qualifications

Application deadline: November 15, 2024

Applications available at the library or www.pioneerland.lib.mn.us . Drop off at the Cosmos or Litchfield Library or mail to:

Beth Cronk
Litchfield Public Library
P.O. Box 220
Litchfield, MN 55355

Questions: (320) 593-9447 or elizabeth.cronk@pioneerland.lib.mn.us

Closed Veterans Day

Pioneerland libraries will be closed on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

Needle Felting Class

Call the Cosmos Library at 320-440-1012 to sign up for a free Needle Felting Workshop, taught by Suzanne Fairchild. This class will be held in the community room at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16. All of the supplies are included.

Space is limited, so contact the library to register. The minimum age is 10; be advised that sharp needles are used in this crafting technique. This would be a good class for family members to take together! Suzanne owns Fairchild Farm & Mercantile in western Minnesota.

Cosmos Library News for November 2024

In November, Cosmos Library is offering a fun craft class for preteens, teens, and adults. Suzanne Fairchild will be teaching a needle felting workshop on Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the community room. This class is free to attend, and all of the supplies are included. Space is limited, so contact the library to register. The minimum age is 10; be advised that sharp needles are used in this crafting technique. This would be a good class for family members to take together. People who have attended Suzanne’s workshop at other Pioneerland libraries have had great things to say about it. She owns Fairchild Farm & Mercantile in western Minnesota.

Pokemon Club continues on Thursdays in November, with the obvious exception of Thanksgiving. This program is held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for kids ages 7-18. Children younger than age 8 should be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. Parents and grandparents are always welcome to stay and even learn the game along with their children. It’s free to attend, and there’s no need to sign up. The library has Pokémon cards to use for the program, so it’s not necessary to bring anything. If kids have their own cards, they are welcome to bring them.

Cosmos Creation Club is the Cosmos Library’s LEGO program for kids ages 5-18, held on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. This month it will be on November 18. Children ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. There’s no need to sign up, and everything is provided.

A take-home craft for kids will be available beginning November 12, while supplies last. This month it’s a Thanksgiving-themed bookmark.

Looking for a new movie or TV series to watch? Look for these and other new additions on DVD at the library:

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Horizon: An American Saga, Chapter 1
Inside Out 2
Reacher
, season 2

Cosmos Library will be closed on Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day, and on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. The library will be open regular hours the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Cosmos Library is located in city hall. The phone number is 320-440-1012, and the website is www.cosmos.lib.mn.us. The library’s hours are Mondays 10-5, Tuesdays 2-5, Thursdays 2-6, Fridays 2-5, and Saturdays 10-1.

Cosmos Creation Club

Kids ages 5-18 are invited to build with the library’s LEGOs at Cosmos Creation Club! Cosmos Creation Club is the Cosmos Library’s LEGO program for kids ages 5-18, held on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Children ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. There’s no need to sign up, and everything is provided.

Dates for the rest of 2024 are as follows:

  • October 21
  • November 18
  • December 16.

Cosmos Library News for October 2024

October is a good time to pick up some cozy books, attend a program at our comfy library, or pick up a craft to do while tucked away at home.

Pokémon Club will be held every Thursday in October, 4:00-5:30 p.m. This program is for kids ages 7-18. Children younger than age 8 should be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. Parents and grandparents are always welcome to stay and even learn the game along with their children. The library has Pokémon cards to use for the program, so it’s not necessary to bring anything. If kids have their own cards, they are welcome to bring them. It’s free to attend, and there’s no need to sign up.

Cosmos Creation Club is the Cosmos Library’s LEGO program for kids ages 5-18, held on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Children ages 5-7 must be accompanied by a teen or adult caregiver. There’s no need to sign up, and everything is provided.

The library will offer a take-home craft for kids beginning Tuesday, October 8, while supplies last. This month it’s a hedgehog. As always, kits are free, limited to one per child.

Kids are invited to trick or treat at Cosmos Library on Halloween: Thursday, October 31. The library is open 2:00-6:00 p.m. that day. A variety of food and non-food treats will be available!

Looking for some new books for your kids? Cosmos Library has these new additions and many more available to check out:

Good Night Thoughts by Max Greenfield (picture book)
It’s Not Easy Being a Ghost by Marilyn Sadler (picture book)
Leo’s First Vote! by Christina Soontornvat (picture book)

Curious About Lizards by Alissa Thielges (children’s nonfiction)

Path of Vengeance by Cavan Scott (teen book)

Cosmos Library is located in city hall. The phone number is 320-440-1012, and the website is www.cosmos.lib.mn.us. The library’s hours are Mondays 10-5, Tuesdays 2-5, Thursdays 2-6, Fridays 2-5, and Saturdays 10-1.

Pokémon Club

Kids ages 7-18 are invited to the Cosmos Library’s Pokémon Club on Thursdays through the end of the year! Stop in between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. to play the Pokémon trading card game in the library. Want to learn how it works but don’t have any cards of your own? No problem, the library has all the cards to use, and we can teach you. Experienced player? Bring your cards if you want and just play.

Free to attend. No need to sign up.

Children younger than age 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 12 years old. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay with their children, and even to join in and learn the game, too, if they wish.

Coloring sheets and bingo will also be available.

Thank You to Our Summer Reading Sponsors

Thank you to the businesses and organizations that contributed to this year’s summer reading program at the Cosmos Public Library: Read, Renew, Repeat! Thank you for supporting kids and reading in our community.

  • Stockmen’s Greenhouse & Garden Center
  • Litchfield Jimmy’s Pizza
  • Casey’s
  • Litchfield McDonald’s
  • Litchfield Pizza Hut
  • Ramsey Printing
  • Top Deck Gaming

Creativebug Craft Instruction Available Through Library

Are you looking for some creative inspiration this fall? Pioneerland Library System offers access to Creativebug, a website with thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes. This service is provided by Prairielands Library Exchange, an organization that exists to help support public and school libraries in southwestern Minnesota. We are excited that our library users can use their library cards to access these online classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

You can find the link to Creativebug on the left bar of the Pioneerland website or the Cosmos Library website: www.cosmos.lib.mn.us.

Once you have entered your library card number, the site will prompt you to create an account. Through your account, you can keep track of where you left off in a class and which videos you have watched, and you can be notified of new classes on topics you’re interested in. You can even upload photos of your own projects to share, if you’d like.

Class topics include art and design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food and home, jewelry, holiday and party, and kids.

One interesting feature the website offers is daily practice. Intended to be a way to challenge yourself to a month of making, the website offers 30-day prompts for daily art practice. There are over 60 daily practice series to choose from, such as hand stitching, watercolor and colored pencil, bookmaking, and rubber stamp carving.

Beyond the video classes, the Creativebug website also offers downloadable knitting and crochet patterns.

New classes are being added to the website all the time. Recent classes are titled “Embroidered Pencil Case,” “Love Letter Quilt Top,” and “Crochet Edges for Garments.” Upcoming classes include “Accordion Book as Art Form” and “Professional Illustration 101.”

If video classes aren’t your thing but you enjoy art or crafting, you can choose from a wide variety of books in the library to learn more. The Cosmos Library collection has many books on arts and crafts, including a wide range from whittling to origami and from painting to quilting.

Crafting and art have many benefits: they can reduce stress, improve mood, and reduce cognitive decline, as the activity brings you into a focused, almost meditative state. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist or crafter, the library can be a resource for your creativity.

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