Volunteering

The Library has a team of dedicated, friendly volunteers who assist staff with special, unusual, or supplemental tasks that further the library’s mission. Potential volunteer projects include:

  • DVD resurfacing
  • Covering paperbacks
  • Reshelving magazines
  • Ellison machine cutting
  • Locating requested materials
  • Shifting books
  • Shelf reading or shelving materials
  • Cleaning
  • Graphic design work
  • Labeling books
  • Clerical work

Please note:  Library Volunteers must have a library card in good standing and be at least 16 years of age.

To apply, fill out the Library Volunteer Application and turn it in to Circulation desk. Thank you!  

If you would like to get involved in a different, more casual and social way, consider becoming a Friend of the Library!

Teen volunteers

More information coming soon. Contact Sydney with any questions at (313) 531-5960 ext.111 or by email

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