Volunteering at Franklin


Happy 90th Birthday to our Volunteer, June Johnson!

Franklin Volunteer Pals (VP’s)

The Franklin VP’s are a group of children and teenagers (ages 8-15) that assist at the Warren County Library in Franklin.  These VP’s help with various activities and events that occur at the Franklin Branch.  An interview and transportation to the library is required  by the volunteer.  The benefits  of being a VP include: gaining community service experience, free library privileges during time of service, feeling good about yourself, and an awards ceremony once a year.  As a VP, you are expected to ask questions if you do not understand something, volunteer only at your scheduled work times, be reliable, dependable and prompt, give adequate notice of absence for illness or vacation, always be polite to library patrons and staff and of course… HAVE FUN!!

Franklin Friends Volunteer Group

Our reputation as one of the best libraries in the county is nothing without the support of our patrons.  To continue our service to the community, the "Franklin" Friends formed a volunteer group to support the paid staff members and you, our patrons.  Volunteer opportunities may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Shelving materials and other materials

• Typing

• Processing books with new jackets, preparing spine labels, and removing date due stamps

• Assisting with children's story time, summer reading programs and special programs as they arise

• Delivering books and other items to the homebound patrons

• Organizing and reading shelves

• Organizing newspaper and periodical collection, including display of current titles

• Working on outdoor grounds, landscaping and interior plant management

• Assisting patrons with Internet training and usage of computers 

• Assisting with circulation functions

• Acting as greeters/host/hostess and assisting patrons locate items

• Assisting in the maintenance of files and vertical files

• Mending library materials

• Planning exhibits for the library

• Assisting in the collection and maintenance of historical and archival materials

• Photocopying

CALL THE FRANKLIN BRANCH (908-689-7922) FOR MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP INFORMATION!

Volunteer Reception 2007