Volunteer Needs (updated 9/2/26):
We currently have available shifts for Tuesday afternoons (reserved for high school students) and Wednesday mornings.
Tasks we need the most help with:
- Book Cleaning: Help with gently cleaning book jackets
- Shelf Reading: Make sure books are on the shelves in the right call number order and looking presentable.
- AV Material/Checking: Polish discs and check for errors when needed.
If you love to put things in order and keep objects and spaces in good condition, you might enjoy volunteering at the library! Our volunteers come in regularly for 1-2 hours each week, helping with shelf reading, dusting, locating missing or damaged books, assisting with special projects, and other tasks as needed. Additionally, we enlist teen volunteers as Reading Buddies (typically held during school vacations).
Who can volunteer?
The library accepts volunteer applications from individuals who are at least 12 years old (with written parental permission) and older with one exception: the Reading Buddies program accepts rising 6th graders and up regardless of age. Families with children under 12 who want to volunteer together can Adopt-A-Stack in Youth Services, helping us keep books in order and in good condition. If this interests you, please email kswayze@scarboroughlibrary.org for more details.
Other ways to support the library:
- Join Friends of Scarborough Library to help with book sales and other special events.
- Keep an eye out for vacancies with the Scarborough Public Library's Board of Trustees.
- We are grateful to the Scarborough Garden Club volunteers who maintain our flowerbeds.
Thank you for considering a volunteer role with us!
For more information or assistance, contact our volunteer coordinator:
Katie Swayze
kswayze@scarboroughlibrary.org
207-396-6272
Current volunteers: If you need help using VicNet, you can find our guide here.
