Volunteer

For Adults & Teens

Library Tagging Project

Would you like to help with a large material tagging project at the Glenview Public Library? We are looking for individuals that will commit to this project and be dependable. Here are some details:

  • The project is expected to last between 6-8 weeks, beginning around late-April and ending early June.
  • Volunteers will be teamed up with a library staff member.
  • Each Team will be tagging materials for a two-hour shift.
  • This project requires standing the entire time.
  • Here is the schedule of all shifts available:
    • Monday-Friday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM, 3-5 PM, 5-7 PM, 7-9 PM
    • Saturday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM-1 PM, 1-3 PM, 3-5 PM
    • Sunday: 1-3 PM, 3-5 PM

You can volunteer for as many shifts as you would like.

For more information and an interview, please contact Karen Kee, Head of Material Services, at 847-729-7500 x2210.

For Kids & Teens

Summer Volunteers (Grades 6-12) 

Applications will be accepted until May 24.

If you’re friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children, sign up to become a Summer Volunteer at the Glenview Public Library! Glenview Youth In-Person Volunteers MUST be in 6-12th grade and a Glenview Village resident or attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library to apply. Here’s more information.

Tween Advisory Group (Grades 5-8)

Join TAG to meet new friends, share your ideas, and earn service hours for helping the library. Register to attend a meeting via the online program calendar. TAG meets on the first Friday of every month at 4 PM. 

In-Person Volunteers (Grades 6-8)

Volunteer application will close on April 15 & opportunities will end on May 31.

If you’re friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children, sign up to become a Volunteer at the Glenview Public Library! Glenview Youth In-Person Volunteers MUST be in 6-8th grade and a Glenview Village resident or attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library to apply.  Here’s more information.

Virtual Volunteers (Grades 6-12)

Earn service credit while giving back to our community! Choose from a variety of volunteer activities that can be completed at home, online, or outdoors. Glenview Virtual Volunteers MUST be a Glenview Village resident or attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library in order to receive validation of service hours. Here’s more information.

 

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For Adults

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Next Chapter Book Club

Bi-Weekly, Wednesday Mornings • Teen Scene

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities read and learn, make friends, and have fun together in a public setting. Trained volunteers facilitate each club meeting. Meetings are held Wednesday mornings in the Library. Read more about becoming a member.