Who Can Help You?
Departments
About the Staff
The library staff is composed of helpful
people. Please feel free to consult with any one of them for guidance
in the efficient use of your public library. They do not have the
answer for every question but more than likely they know where to go or whom
to ask. If you are unhappy about something in the library, tell the
staff about it. But remember. . . the staff takes compliments as well!
| Administration | Reference & Adult | Young Adult | Children's |
The Administration is responsible for the
general operation of the library including funding, financial management,
building and equipment maintenance, personnel management, room rentals, and
displays. The Administration also oversees the operation of the County
Library System and the District Library Center. The Library Director
reports to the Board of Trustees.
The Reference librarians offer reference assistance & reader's advisory services for all ages. Hundreds of questions are answered each week, from "What was the Minimum Wage in 1978?" to "What's a good mystery?" Information is available in a wide variety of areas. Adult Services conducts book talks, musical events, trips, and a spring book sale.
If you have a reference question, come in, call, or email us at: citlib@citlib.org
The YA Department serves middle and high school age youth
with a strong paperback and hardback collection as well as magazines, career
materials, college catalogs, and school visits. Suggestions by young
patrons concerning acquisitions are seriously considered.
The YA Department hosts programs during the year including book talks,
book clubs, band nights, and special topic presentations.
Keep up with latest events and read book reviews at the YA Website (www.citizenslibrary.org.)
The Children's Department opened in its present
location May of 1992. The area, located on the lower level of the
library, was designed with toddlers, preschoolers and children through grade
5 in mind. There is a well balanced collection of recreational and
educational materials, which includes over 26,000 books, paperbacks,
magazines, audiotapes and CD's, videos, and puppets.
The Children's Department is a place for fun! There is a play area, a listening center, Early Learning Station computer, Internet access computers, Teacher/Parent Resource Center & Study Room, and a comfortable area to sit and read.
Inquire about the programs! We offer
weekly Toddler and Preschool Story Times, monthly Family Story Nights,
Discovery Club in the fall, Chess Club & Tournament in the spring, and
Summer Reading Club to name just a few.
We welcome the opportunity to serve children of all abilities. If you
require a program to be signed for the hearing impaired, please call at
least 48 hours in advance so arrangements can be made. The library has
a stroller-and-wheelchair-friendly ramped entrance, and the Children's
Department is accessible by stairs or elevator. Stop by, or call us at
724-222-2400, ext. 235, for more information!