On Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, Piermont voters will be asked to elect three trustees for the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library. The vote will take place at the Library, 25 Flywheel Park West.  Polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

At present there are three known candidates for three trustee positions*:

Tina Roeder is seeking her first term. She has been a Piermont resident for over 7 years and a Rockland County resident for most of her life.  She is a registered nurse and has worked at Westchester Medical Center in the Neonatal ICU for over 30 years.  She currently runs the human milk bank for the Neonatal ICU.

Sara Tucker is seeking her first term. She has been a Piermont resident for 32 years. She has raised her family here with husband Bruce. Sara recently retired from her 30+ years in the financial services industry. Her most recent role was as Chief Lending Officer and head of Commercial Banking for a community bank.

Shauna Wennerod will be seeking a first full term. She is an educator, copyeditor and writer. Wennerod has lived in Piermont for 8 years. She was a teacher of English, Chinese, French, and math for 12 years.

Voters will be asked to approve an increase to the annual Piermont Library tax levy from $290,000 to $295,800 This represents a 2% increase or an average annual tax increase of $2.31 for the average Piermont taxpayer. The Fiscal Year 2024 total budget starting July 1, 2023 is $412,600.

This increased funding will help pay for costs associated with live and virtual programming, and existing library services including the purchase of new releases of adult and children’s books, movies, music as well as e-books, digital audiobooks and downloadable music services.

 The Library has continued to serve the Piermont community and continues to add new resources and programming to our offerings. The Library continues to seek new ways to serve our patrons and welcomes any ideas the public may have.

The Library offers a wide range of programs for all ages, free film showings, canasta and mahjong lessons and open play, exhibits by local artists, book talks, game nights, local history exhibits, student art exhibitions, concerts, cultural events, adult summer reading programs, and much more. Information about the library, its services and the election is available at www.piermontlibrary.org.

Library Activity Statistics, 2021-2022

Of 2,512 Piermont residents 1,362hold library cards

162 programs offered with a total of 3,084 people attending.

15,584 holdings circulated (11,173 physical items and 4,411 e-books, digital audiobooks and other digital content)

10,440 visitors to the library

*Any registered Piermont voter may run for election as a trustee. Potential candidates are required to submit a petition signed by twenty-five eligible Piermont voters. Blank petitions are available at the Library and must be returned to the Library by November 28th, 2022.

CLERK (P/T)

Piermont Library is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our front desk staff. 

The P/T Clerk performs general duties related to the circulation of library materials using the SymphonyWeb ILS (i.e. checking in and out materials, processing holds, renewals, billing, and other library user requests). Other responsibilities include shelving and organizing materials, and assisting users in the use of library equipment. Other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE: 

• Places telephone calls to request and give routine information; 
• Answers telephone and directs callers; 
• Operates a variety of office machines in the performance of clerical work, such as photocopy, fax machine, scanner, etc.
• Fills requests for applications, forms, cards, etc., and answers routine questions for completing them; 
• Issues library cards and collects money; 
• Issues, receives and renews library materials; 
• Issues form letters and notices; 

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should be at least 18 years of age. Other requirements include customer service skills, the ability to multitask, written and oral communication skills, possession of strong computer skills (i.e. MS Office, Google Workspace) and attention to detail. Physical conditions are commensurate with the demands of the position, including standing, bending and lifting. Previous library experience is a plus but not required.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled. Hired applicant will start immediately.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position has a schedule of evening and day hours up to 17.5 hours per week. Currently, the schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5-8pm and Fridays 930-5pm weekly but it is open to adjustment. Option to cover additional shifts as needed/if desired.

SALARY & BENEFITS: $14.00 per hour. Paid sick time accrual. Paid vacation time offered after 6 months of employment. Library participates in PFL coverage and employees are eligible for NYSLRS. No additional benefits.

TO APPLY: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and completed Rockland County Application to kpalacios@piermontlibrary.org. No phone calls please. Applications will be collected until position is filled.