Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland Public Library Your Window to Information, Entertainment, Community! We are a learning organization and invest in our staff, technology, and infrastructure to improve service.

SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY:
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Cumberland Public Library is committed to serving the changing needs of our community by providing a gateway to free sources of knowledge, information and entertainment both within and beyond our walls. GUIDING

PRINCIPLES
A free flow of ideas is necessary to a democratic society so that citizens may make informed choices about their personal lives, their group activities and associations, and their government. Because a vibrant, informed community ensures the future, the Library serves by collecting and organizing materials, offering reader’s advisory service and programs of interest to specific groups, and reference and referral assistance. The Library believes in the freedom to learn, read and discover and serves all people without regard for age, s*x, religious or ethnic background, political affiliation, educational ability or economic status. The Library promotes literacy and a love of reading, but adapts and innovates to stay relevant to patrons' changing needs and interests. The Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information.

09/05/2026

The library is OPEN today, September 5th, from 9am-1pm.

The library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th in recognition of Labor Day.

Miss Liz loves these fantastic picture books about embracing yourself and all of your quirks!Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Ana...
09/04/2026

Miss Liz loves these fantastic picture books about embracing yourself and all of your quirks!

Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand and Nabi H. Ali

Boys Dance! by John Robert Allman and Luciano Lozano

Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone by Airlie Anderson

You Rule! by Rilla Alexander

Pepper & Me by Beatrice Alemagna

Mira's Curly Hair by Maryam al Serkal and Rebeca Luciani

New Children's Nonfiction you may enjoy! (Miss Liz particularly loved Our Cities Depend On Us)Our Cities Depend On Us: R...
09/03/2026

New Children's Nonfiction you may enjoy! (Miss Liz particularly loved Our Cities Depend On Us)

Our Cities Depend On Us: Rethinking Our Urban Areas to Fight Climate Change, by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

Alight: How Urban Parrots Found New Places to Belong, by Jennifer Torres and Molly Magnell

Baseball's Shining Season: America's Pastime on the Brink of War, by Martin W. Sandler and Craig Sandler

This Skirt Won't Work! How Women Athletes Changed Their Clothes and Changed the Game, by Jennifer Cooper and Eva Byrne

Unfathomable: 20 Wild (But True) Stories About the Ocean, by Mary Boone and Max Temescu

The Ocean's Heart: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life, by Jilanne Hoffmann and Khoa Le

See what's new this week at the Cumberland Public Library at:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=4657-137 ***There are ...
09/02/2026

See what's new this week at the Cumberland Public Library at:

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There are eleven new bestsellers, eight new movies, fifteen new children's books, and 58 other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "Big Little Truths," "Everyday Eats: 100 Simple and Healthy Recipes for Real Life," and "The Score." The new movies this week include "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Project Hail Mary," and "The Sheep Detectives."

We’re still looking for volunteers to help bring our Haunted Monastery to life! If you’d like to join in on the spooky f...
09/01/2026

We’re still looking for volunteers to help bring our Haunted Monastery to life! If you’d like to join in on the spooky fun and help make this year’s event a scream, we’d love to have you! 👻

JOB OPENING:Circulation Assistant, Part-TimeILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:-Attends circulation desk: checks in, checks o...
08/31/2026

JOB OPENING:

Circulation Assistant, Part-Time

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
-Attends circulation desk: checks in, checks out, renews books and other library materials; inspects material for damage and assesses charges; answers telephone and refers calls; registers new patrons, reserves books and museum passes.
-Assists patrons in use of on-line computer catalogs; helps to locate materials; explains library rules and regulations.
-Operates computers and computer equipment: enters data, modifies records, deletes outdated information, accesses files in the daily exercise of duties.
-Provides reader’s advisory and basic ready reference assistance. Offers Inter-library Loan services when appropriate.
-Files forms and other records according to established library procedure.
-Runs daily circulation reports including expired holds notices and new holds lists.
-Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
-Ability to communicate effectively and deal courteously with the public.
-Ability to prioritize and to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
-Computer experience required.
-Customer service experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Minimum of a High School diploma required. College courses or degree preferred.
HOURS AND PAY:
-The position is 19.5 hour per week with a rotating weekend schedule and two evenings per week required.
-At least one Sunday per month (October to May) is also required (in addition to that week’s 19.5 hours) and paid at a premium rate.
-Starting pay is $18.16 per hour.
HOW TO APPLY
-Cumberland Public Library job application is required in order to be considered for this role. The application can be found here:https://www.cumberlandlibrary.org/sites/default/files/forms/CPL%20Application.pdf
-Applications can also be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
-Completed applications can be returned in-person to the Circulation Desk or emailed directly to Jacob Lotter, Library Director at [email protected]
-The job is posted until filled with priority given to applicants that apply before Friday, 9/11.

See what's new this week at the Cumberland Public Library at:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=4657-136 ***There are ...
08/26/2026

See what's new this week at the Cumberland Public Library at:

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There are two new bestsellers, eleven new movies, one new music CD, 23 new children's books, and sixteen other new books.

The new bestsellers this week are "God's Country" and "Your Fellow Americans: Dispatches from Across the Country We Call Home." The new movies this week include "You, Me & Tuscany," "The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell," and "The Nanny: Season 4."

The Library is OPEN (though, the Library Director really considered closing so everyone could go home to listen to Dolly...
08/25/2026

The Library is OPEN (though, the Library Director really considered closing so everyone could go home to listen to Dolly and be sad for the rest of the day...)

Come check out our Dolly Parton display on the 2nd floor to get your fix! 🎸🎼😢 The staff will gladly commiserate with you.

POSITION: CUSTODIAL ASSISTANTHOURS: 18 HOURS WEEKLYHOURLY RATE: $18.94/hrThe Cumberland Public Library custodial and mai...
08/24/2026

POSITION: CUSTODIAL ASSISTANT
HOURS: 18 HOURS WEEKLY
HOURLY RATE: $18.94/hr

The Cumberland Public Library custodial and maintenance team plays an essential role in keeping the building clean, secure, functional, and welcoming. This position does custodial and maintenance work that requires considerable independent judgement in applying appropriate techniques, materials, and procedures to daily tasks. Duties require carrying and moving up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders. Work is performed under the supervision of the FACILITIES MANAGER.

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION - 18 hours a week.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF THE WORK

Cleans staff and public restrooms, replenishes supplies as needed
Cleans and maintains public areas on the first and second floors, plus staff offices
Removes trash and recycling from public and staff areas
Assists with setup and breakdown for library events
Performs building closing duties: setting alarms, locking doors, and security checks
Removes snow and salts pavement during winter months, includes snow blower use
Assists with monitoring the building for possible facility issues
Performs miscellaneous carpentry, painting, and repair tasks as needed
The right candidate for this position should be able to take on other various tasks as needed and be open to learning new skills while remaining enthusiastic about the overall running of the library building. They should also be flexible, adaptable, work well on a team as well as independently, prioritize tasks, and display sound judgement.

Evenings and occasional Sundays are required. Some Saturday hours also may required. Ideal candidate should have flexibility and be willing to change schedule based on needs of the library.

Filled out applications can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Circulation Desk.

Application found here:https://www.cumberlandlibrary.org/sites/default/files/forms/CPL%20Application.pdf

POSITION: FT BUILDING MAINTAINERHOURS: 35 HOURS WEEKLYHOURLY RATE: The starting rate for this position is $21.75/hr with...
08/24/2026

POSITION: FT BUILDING MAINTAINER
HOURS: 35 HOURS WEEKLY
HOURLY RATE: The starting rate for this position is $21.75/hr with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and the possibility of vestment in the state pension system. Hourly rate has very little negotiating space for the current fiscal year.

NATURE OF WORK:
This is varied and responsible manual work in the cleaning, repair, maintenance and security of public buildings.

An employee in this position is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs of plant operations and facilities, as well as assisting with library security, in order to maintain a clean, pleasant, comfortable and safe environment for library patrons and staff. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment in applying appropriate techniques, materials and procedures to the work.

This position includes physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and carrying boxes over 50 lbs. And shoveling snow; and it requires exposure to potentially harmful working conditions, such as in and around building machinery; climbing ladders and working on rooftops; and in routine use of cleaning agents, paints and solvents.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Facility Manager and with responsibility to the Library Director and Assistant Director/Technology Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in cleaning and building maintenance.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building trades.

Ability to maintain a schedule of cleaning and maintenance work.

Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks without close supervision.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate verbally and by email.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other members of library staff, administration and outside vendors.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

At least 2 years’ experience in building maintenance work or in building trades, or vocational or technical degree relation to the above, or some combination of education and experience in the above-related fields.

HOURS, RATE OF PAY, AND SCHEDULE:
The person in this role will be expected to work 35-hours a week spread of 5 days. The schedule will be Monday-Thursday, 9:30AM-5:30PM and rotating Friday/Saturday, Fridays 9:30AM-5:30PM and Saturdays 7:00AM-3:00PM (Labor Day to 4th of July.) The person in this role will be required to work 2 Saturdays in the Summer (July and August,) 8:30AM-1:30PM. This person will be required to work at least 1 Sunday per month (October to May) paid at time-and-a-half the hourly rate.

The person in this role may be expected to occasionally change their schedule in order to help with coverage needs in the Maintenance Department.

Snow removal is paid at time-and-one-half the hourly rate no matter the time/day of the week.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should apply to Jacob Lotter, Library Director at [email protected] – we will accept filled out job applications (found here: (https://www.cumberlandlibrary.org/sites/default/files/forms/CPL%20Application.pdf) or a resume, cover letter, and 3 references.

Job is posted until filled.

Address

1464 Diamond Hill Rd
Cumberland, RI
02864

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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