Lester Public Library
1001 Adams Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241
MON-THU 10-8 • FRI 10-5:30 • SAT 10-2 • SUN Closed
SEARCH OUR ONLINE CATALOG
Youth Reference Associate
Are you passionate about youth literature and community engagement? Do you thrive in dynamic, service-oriented environments? The Lester Public Library is seeking a Youth Reference Associate to help provide exceptional library services and programs for children and young adults. In this varied and rewarding role, you will work both within the library and at offsite community locations to create meaningful connections and promote a love of reading and learning among youth. Seeking a creative and innovative individual who is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of children and their families.
Part-time—25 hours per week. $16.52 per hour; pro-rated PTO; WI Retirement System
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver youth programming in collaboration with the Youth Services Coordinator.
- Build relationships with schools, community groups, and local agencies.
- Create library displays and lead group tours.
- Assist patrons with reference inquiries, reader’s advisory, and technology use.
- Staff the help desk and provide general customer service.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of youth literature and library services.
- Strong communication skills and experience engaging with children and families.
- Ability to assist with digital resources and public technology.
- Prior library or customer service experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university—youth focused highly desirable.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to Jeff Dawson at jdawson@lesterlibrary.org. Position open until filled.
Upcoming Programs
Tech Help
Thursday, March 27 • 2-4 PM
Get expert help from retired technology professional and trainer Maribeth Wester. Get help setting up your tablet, phone or computer, and organizing files and photos. Find her in the Webster Room.
Coloring Book-Inspired Tea Towels
Saturday, March 29 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PM • 18+
Use a pattern, an iron and fabric markers to create a pretty personalized towel to keep or gift. Registration required; call (920)793-8888 or stop by the Help Desk.
Worker Connection
Mondays • 10-noon
Seeking a good job in our area? Gain insight from a career navigator. Explore career paths, get referrals, and focus on transferring your skills to high-paying, in-demand jobs. Meet-ups are part of the Department of Workforce Development Worker Connection program and are offered at the library every Monday.
Genealogy
Thursday, April 2 • 10:15-noon
Research expert Alan Wambold shows best practices for uncovering family stories. Learn valuable techniques for research, organization, and solving historical mysteries. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. New members are always welcome.
Used Book Sale
Thursday-Saturday, April 3-5 • Regular library hours
Thursday: Books and music CDs are 50¢; audiobooks and DVDs are $1. Friday: BOGO! Saturday: Fill a bag! For $1, fill a paper sack with all the items that fit. For $2, receive a reusable book bag to fill! Find the sale at the fireplace during regular library hours (Thursday 10 AM-8 PM; Friday 10 AM-5:30 PM; Saturday 10 AM-2 PM).
Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, April 8 • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
American Heart Association HeartCorps service member Sue Koeppe offers free BP screenings the second Tuesday of each month. Find her near the front desk.
Create Your Own Outdoor Paradise
with Wisconsin’s favorite gardening expert and author Melinda Myers!
Meet at the fireplace to watch alongside fellow plant lovers! You’ll also have the chance to submit your own questions for Melinda to answer at the end of each presentation.
Container Gardens for Sun and Shade
Wednesday, April 2 • 6:30 PM
Container gardens add color and seasonal interest to any space. Melinda teaches you how to match plants to available sunlight, sharing plant combinations that thrive in both sun-filled and shady spots. Plus, she offers tips on how to keep those plants healthy and vibrant all season long.
Vertical Gardening
Wednesday, May 7 • 6:30 PM
Looking to save space, screen views, or create privacy? Melinda shares fun, affordable, and attractive ways to incorporate flowers and edibles into your landscape with vertical gardening. She also explains how this technique can be employed to help shade air conditioners, walls, and seating areas.
Attracting Hummingbirds
Wednesday, June 4 • 6:30 PM
Invite these beautiful pollinators into your landscape by planting a few of their favorite flowers and shrubs in gardens and containers. Melinda also shares tips on placing, filling and cleaning feeders, and providing water sources.
Estate Planning Workshop
Thursday, April 17 • 6:00-7:30 PM
Attorney Tracy Gibson leads a workshop on estate planning, covering essential tools like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
Gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
Click here to check out our Events Page for dates and times.
Get the App!
Catalog app available
Search the catalog, check your account and renew materials all from the MCLS Mobile-WI app. Designed for phones and tablets, this handy app lets you easily scan ISBNs to see if the library owns an item. Quickly request it or place it on hold. Scan the QR code to download the app or visit your favorite app store today.
Beanstack reading challenges
Winter Reading Challenges Run Jan 1-April 26.
Read for FUN and prizes! Register on Beanstack.
Pick up winter prizes at the Help Desk by May 10—or while supplies last!
TBR Adult (18+)
It’s time to dive into that TBR (to be read) pile you’ve been meaning to conquer. Submit a list of six titles you’ve been putting off and start reading. Check off two books to earn a FREE book from our ongoing book sale. Read two more and collect a special snowflake bookmark. Finish your list and treat yourself to $1 off a warm beverage at Red Bank Coffeehouse—you’ve earned it!
TBR Teen (13-17)
Submit a TBR list of four books. Read one to earn a free book from the book sale, three to earn a special bookmark, and four for $1 off of coffee. Then keep reading. If you double your book count, head to the prize cabinet to choose a reward along with a FREE new book
Read to Me (0-6)
& Read on My Own (7-12)
Log books to earn reading badges, fun prizes and a FREE book. Complete activities to score an additional free book.
Ongoing challenges: build your home library!
Use Beanstack, a web and mobile app, to participate. Beanstack makes it easy to register, track reading, and earn incentives. Download the app or access it here.
Above Average Reader
Through December 31 for ages 14+
American adults read an average of 12 books each year, with half reading four or fewer. How do you rank? Upon completing your 13th book, attain ABOVE AVERAGE status and receive a congratulatory canvas tote or patch. Continue reading to achieve SUPERIOR status: log 52 books in 2024 to receive a patch for your tote.
Mystery maven
Ongoing for ages 18+
Don your deerstalkers, dear readers: On dark and stormy nights (sunny afternoons will work too), investigate different subgenres and award-winning titles. Upon completion of this clandestine operation (well, it’s really a public challenge open to all adults), snag an elusive patch that reveals the intriguing secret to sharp-eyed operatives (your friends and neighbors) that the bearer is a shrewd connoisseur of mystery.
NEW! In IT 4 LOVE
Ongoing for ages 18+
For those who swoon at the thought of love at first sight and melt over heartwarming rom-coms. Indulge in the magic of romance! Explore irresistible tropes, discover award-winning stories, and fall head over heels for unforgettable romantic leads.
Complete each activity to earn a special patch that showcases your dedication to the genre.
babies bloom
100 Books Before One
Read 100 books by age one. Sharing books together strengthens your baby’s foundation for learning, and the bond between baby and their favorite teacher: YOU! Receive a free book after each milestone of 25 books logged.
1,000 books before kindergarten
Read 1,000 books together before your child enters five-year-old kindergarten. Earn FREE BOOKS for your home library as you hit each 100-book milestone!
500 books before middle school
Now that your child is reading on their own, challenge them to read 500 books before middle school. Earn reading badges, fun charms, and FREE BOOKS!
drive-thru open!
Utilize the drive-thru when you’ve been notified that requested items are ready, and to pick up to-go packs and book club selections. Even if you didn’t initially request drive-thru service, we can grab your items and deliver them at the window! It’s a great way to pick up materials whether it’s raining, your mobility is compromised, or your babies are asleep in the back seat!
For even faster service, select the Lester Public Library Drive-Thru location when placing materials on hold. When calling to request materials, let staff know you’d like drive-thru pick up.
Ring the bell if staff isn’t in the window when you arrive!
Calendar of events
Click on each event below for details.
Yes! I want to help Lester Public Library.
Your donations make a difference. If you’d like to make a gift in honor or in memory of a someone, click on the Memorial Gift Form button. Download the PDF form, complete and return with your gift. If you have questions, contact Chris at (920)793-7113.
If you want your gift to have long lasting impact, please support the Library Foundation; donate directly by mailing a check to the library, or with a credit card by clicking the Donate Online tab below.
Call Library Director Jeff Dawson at (920)793-7104 for information regarding the foundation.