Volunteering At the Library
 
The library welcomes volunteer help! We have a wide variety of opportunities available. Many offer flexible hours and tasks to suit specific interests. Volunteers may help with children’s programs, take materials to patrons unable to get to the library, harvest information from obituaries for the local history project and get books and media back on the shelves. These are just a few of the things volunteers do for us. Check out the listings below to see what may be a good fit for you!
The first step to volunteering is to submit an application. You may down load a volunteer application form or pick up a copy at all of the library service desks. We will then contact you to meet with the volunteer coordinator, set up a training time, and you will be ready to begin.
The library does a huge volume of business and we are able to maintain a high level of service because of the 4000+ hours of time our volunteers give annually. Join this dedicated group of people at the Appleton Public Library today!
For more information, you can email our volunteer coordinator at lhull@apl.org or call 832-6346.
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Ages: Completed grade 10 and up
Shelf read and maintain a particular section of the collection.
Ages: Completed grade 6 and up
Work with young children checking reading logs and distributing prizes. Sort carts as time permits.
Ages: 16 and up unless teamed with a parent or guardian
Pick up, deliver and return library materials for patrons unable to access the library.
Ages: Completed grade 7 and up
Maintain a neat and orderly environment for library users.
Ages: Completed grade 10 and up
Shelve holds and assist patrons in locating holds.
Ages: 14 and up (depending on section)
Assist with programming in the adult, teen or children’s section. May include serving refreshments, crowd control, and sales of CD’s and books.
Ages: Completed grade 10 and up
Work with patrons to become familiar with the self-check machines.
Ages: Completed grade 10 and up
Shelve library materials
Ages: 18 and up
Perform clerical tasks such as database entry, microfilm lookup, etc. in Children's or Reference departments
Ages: grades 7-12
Advise the library on teen trends/interests and assist with teen summer library programs and other duties.
Ages: grades 7-12
Assist with various activities associated with the teen summer reading program.
Ages: Completed grade 6 and up
Sort materials and assist with set-up, administration, sales, and dismantling of sale. May and November only.
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