Volunteers & VolunTeens

Teens Rule During Summer Reading Challenge!
Grown-ups, take the summer off from volunteering.
 Adults interested in volunteering are welcome to talk to staff who assist with the volunteer program. Inquire about how you can help at your local branch.
Teens, become a VolunTeen for the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge. As a VolunTeen, here’s what you can do this summer at the library:
Help customers sign up for Summer Reading Challenge
Help kids log their reading points
Help with Reading Buddies
Wear the Yellow Apron and read to kids
Hand out prizes
Help with programs and lots more!
Ready to sign up? Teens, sign up below.
Want us to put you on a waiting list for School Help for the 2023-24 school year? See your location’s Youth Learning Specialist for instructions.
 
If you have questions about any of our volunteer opportunities, call us at 614-849-1055.
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or call (614) 849-1055

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You can also reach us by phone at (614) 849-1048.

New volunteers can start the application process here:

Teens Rule During Summer Reading Challenge!
Grown-ups, take the summer off from volunteering.
 
Adults interested in volunteering are welcome to talk to staff who assist with the volunteer program. Inquire about how you can help at your local branch.
Teens, here is what you can do this summer at the library:
Help customers sign up for Summer Reading Challenge
Help kids log their reading points
Help with Reading Buddies
Wear the Yellow Apron and read to kids
Hand out prizes
Help with programs and lots more!
Ready to sign up? Teens, sign up below.
Want us to put you on a waiting list for Homework Help for the 2023-24 school year? See your location’s Homework Help Center Specialist for instructions.
 
If you have questions about any of our volunteer opportunities, email or call us. 614-849-1055.

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Join us as we celebrate our volunteers!
Main Library Reading Room | Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Our Volunteer Celebration will feature Dr. Laura Justice, Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology on the science of learning to read.
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Watch the replay of our virtual Volunteer Celebration.