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Kennedale library asks for full‑time librarians, RFID conversion and more community space

3802857 · June 3, 2025
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Summary

The library director asked council for a supervising adult services librarian (full time), a full‑time youth services librarian (MLS preferred), an RFID conversion (quote $16,721; request up to $20,000) and long‑term space to host large programs and a combined community center with senior services and recreation.

The Kennedale Library Director presented a multi‑part request at the June 2 budget workshop to expand staff and modernize library operations as usage and programming grow.

Staffing requests include converting an existing 50% adult‑services programming position to full time (supervising adult services librarian) and creating a full‑time youth services librarian position; the director said she prefers candidates with MLS credentials for these roles. She also…

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