Volunteering at Franklin

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!