This year’s Summer Reading Program runs from June 5 – July 28. Join us Monday, June 5 from 5:00 – 7:00pm for the Summer Reading Program kickoff party! There will be popcorn, yard games and sidewalk chalk. Reading logs will also be available beginning Monday. Join us for fun!
The library will be closed Saturday, May 27 – Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Also, we are not open Saturdays during the summer. Saturday hours will resume after Labor Day.
The library will host bestselling author Lorna Landvik Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30pm. Lorna is the author of twelve novels, including the bestselling Patty Jane’s House of Curl, Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, and Last Circle of Love. She has performed stand-up and improvisational comedy around the country and her engaging presentations draw on her experience as a playwright and actor. Join us to hear Lorna speak about her journey to becoming an acclaimed writer. This event is free and open to the public.
Are you a creative person who would love to work in a public library? The Kasson Public Library is accepting applications for the position of full time Library Assistant. Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree and one year of library experience or any equivalent combination of experience in museums, art centers, theater, visual arts, auditory or music production, cultural centers, teaching or tutoring. The Library Assistant will work with library automation, graphic design, video production, reference services, and will focus on youth services programming along with children and young adult collection development. We are looking for a qualified person who wants to reach out and make a positive difference. Salary Range $18.30 – $22.17/hr. Email cityhall@cityofkasson.com or cityclerk@cityofkasson.com to request an application. A copy of the position description and the required application materials can also be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 401 5th St. SE, Kasson, MN 55944, (507) 634-7071, or on the City of Kasson website at https://www.cityofkasson.com/how_do_i/apply_for_obtain/employment_opportunities.php. Please contact the Library Director at 507-634-6358 with any questions. Applications submitted to the City Clerk by May 3 by 5:00pm will be given first consideration. EOE
