Volunteer At Your Library
Apply for volunteer opportunities to help enhance library services
The Library welcomes members of the community to volunteer their time and talents to enrich and expand library services. We appreciate your time and commitment.
The following opportunities may be available for you or your group or family. Please use the contacts listed below for more information.
Friends of the Library
Basement Book Sales:
- Dates: August 5, October 7, November 4, 2023
- Times: 8:45 AM - 1:15 PM
- Location: Stephens Central Library
Sorting Donations:
- Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Details: Volunteers must be reliable, consistent, and able to move and sort boxes with books and donated materials.
- Location: Stephens Central Library
If you have questions about volunteering for the Friends, please contact Sarah Calderon:
- Email: sarah.calderon@co.tom-green.tx.us
- Phone: 325-657-8002
To apply to volunteer for the Friends of the Library:
- Download and print the Friends application form
- Fill out the form
- Either scan and email (sarah.calderon@co.tom-green.tx.us) it or hand deliver to the Stephens Central Library
Computer and Technology Classes
Teach various computer and technology classes to adults in the computer lab at Stephens Central Library.
- Dates: On-going
- Times: Morning, Afternoon, and Evening classes
- Location: Stephens Central Library
If you have questions about volunteering as a computer class instructor, please contact Jeff Franklin:
- Email: jeffrey.franklin@co.tom-green.tx.us
- Phone: 325-655-7321
To apply to volunteer for teaching computer classes:
- Download and print the adult volunteer form
- Fill out the form
- Either scan and email (sarah.calderon@co.tom-green.tx.us) the form or hand deliver it to the Stephens Central Library
PALS: Home Delivery Service
Pickup pre-bagged books at the downtown library and deliver them to the patron's residence. Volunteers are required to have their own transportation.
This is a long-term opportunity. Volunteers are not required to have contact with patrons, just pickup items and deliver.
PALS Dates, Times, and Locations:
- Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month
- Times: As available for 4 hours per month
- Location: Stephens Central Library
If you have questions about volunteering for PALS, please contact Keith Mahler:
- Email: keith.mahler@co.tom-green.tx.us
- Phone: 325-655-7321
To apply to volunteer for PALS:
- Download and print the adult volunteer form
- Fill out the form
- Either scan and email (sarah.calderon@co.tom-green.tx.us) the form or hand deliver it to the Stephens Central Library
Volunteens!
Fun and active teen-programming steering committee is also an intro to the library and a gateway to broader library volunteer opportunities. Participation counts toward volunteer hours.
Advisory Group Info:
- Ages: Grades 6 - 12 only
- Dates: Begins Fall 2023
- Start/End times: To be determined
- Number of volunteers Needed: 8-12
If you have questions about Volunteens!, please contact Vanessa Hartel:
- Email: vanessa.hartel@co.tom-green.tx.us
- Phone: 325-655-7321
To apply for Volunteens!:
- Download and print the minor volunteer form
- Fill out the form
- Either scan and email (sarah.calderon@co.tom-green.tx.us) the form or hand deliver it to the Stephens Central Library