Support the Library
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the DeKalb Public Library! We appreciate and value the time and effort given by our volunteers to serve our community. We are always accepting applications for new volunteers. The library strives to place every applicant; however, volunteer opportunities are limited. Potential volunteers will be contacted as opportunities become available and scheduled as needed.
The library is not able to provide placements for court-ordered volunteer service. Potential volunteers will be subject to a criminal background check before being placed for volunteer service.
Large groups or organizations looking for one-time service opportunities or anyone with questions about volunteering should email the Business Manager directly at [email protected].
Note: Middle school and high school students must apply for volunteer service through the library’s VolunTeen program.
Children
- Check to see that books on the shelves are in the right order (shelf-reading) and pushed forward to help maintain a clean and orderly appearance
- Provide assistance at programs for children
- Clean toys and tidy the play areas of the library
Teen
- Check to see that books on the shelves are in the right order (shelf-reading) and pushed forward to help maintain a clean and orderly appearance
- Provide assistance at programs for teens and tweens
- Provide assistance after school in the Teen Room and Teen Corridor
Adult
- Check to see that books on the shelves are in the right order (shelf-reading) and pushed forward to help maintain a clean and orderly appearance
- Provide assistance at programs for adults
- Organize craft materials
Tech/Maker
- Introduce patrons to the 309 Creative Makerspace and assist 309 Creative users with projects
- Use machines to print or cut patron projects
- Provide assistance during Makerspace programs
Marketing and Programs
- Cut, fold and/or collate brochures and flyers
- Assist with setup, teardown, and cleanup for events
- Welcome guests to events
Circulation
- Process donations for review
- Clean book covers, DVDs, CDs, and cases, and/or remove labels and plastic covers
- Search for missing items within the collection
Gardening
- Weed and water library gardens
- Help apply annual soil amendments (mulch, etc.)
- Contribute to occasional special projects related to the gardens