Volunteers
Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines a volunteer as “a person who enters into or offers himself for a service of his own free will.” Perhaps that means that we volunteer because something that is very personal encourages us to do so. Volunteering can bring to an individual a continuing sense of belonging to a unique family. We all need to belong and it is the hope of the Shingletown Library that you choose this organization to offer yourself as a volunteer; your rewards will be immeasurable.
The Shingletown Library is growing and we would like you to become part of this unique family. Won’t you join us?
Areas of Service at the Library
You can expect the Library to:
The Library expects that you:
For more information about volunteering call 530-474-1555 and ask for the Steering Committee person on duty.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Ghandi
Friends of the Library
Our wonderful volunteers who staff the Library serve without compensation, but money is needed for operating expenses for the Library. Your contribution will help in so many ways.
Funding the Shingletown Library
The Shingletown Library is funded entirely by donations and fundraisers. Fundraisers, such as bake sales, vendor fairs, themed events such as Oktoberfest and Tri Tip BBQs, craft fairs, wine tastings, the Friends of the Library campaign, etc. are the library’s major source of the money used to pay for repairs and maintenance of the building, taxes and insurance, electricity and propane for light and heating or cooling, water, sewer and garbage costs, office supplies, postage, etc. Those funds are supplemented by the money donated as late-book fees, fees charged for using the copy- or fax- machines, and general donations made during the year. Donations made while using the public computers help pay for the cost of providing access to the internet. Patrons wishing to make memorial gifts to the library are much appreciated, and that money can be used for any purpose the donor cares to specify.
All proceeds from book bazaars and our book store, The Book Shed, go to purchase new books for the collection. Donated books are always welcomed, and the books that cannot be used on our shelves are made available to patrons at Bazaars and in the store. The Shingletown Library is fortunate to have the support of the Shingletown community, so that we do not need to rely on government support.
Can I help in other ways?
If you have time, we have lots of work. Fund-raising events, steering committee activities, special projects and daily staffing of the Library; your talents and our dreams combined will make our Shingletown Library the best it can be. Call 474-1555 to volunteer your services, or pick up a volunteer application at the Library.
Thank you for supporting the Library!!
Library Staff
These dedicated volunteers dedicate their time and talents to keeping the library running smoothly.
Board of Directors
Steering Committee
Supporting Staff
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