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BIG Book Sale CLEAN UP Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Lancaster Public Library
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1 person is interested
The Friends of Lancaster Public Library will host the 70th annual BIG Book Sale at F&M College Alumni Sports Fitness Center! Be among FRIENDS when you volunteer to help with CLEAN UP! As a Big Book Sale Clean Up Volunteer, we need your help removing EVERYTHING from the facility. A major part of cleanup is putting the unsold books into large cardboard gaylords located throughout the facility. We will remove signs and tables, too - this can be physical work! The more help, the quicker we get finished. Plan on two+ hours for cleanup.
- There is no need to sign up for this volunteer opportunity, just drop by and we’ll put you to work.
- Ages 14+ please
- This role will require walking, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Accommodations available upon request
- Please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing
- Space will be available to safely store small items like a coat, keys, purse, water bottle or packed lunch/snack
- Limited volunteer opportunities may be available during the book sale. Contact lkaliss@lancasterpubliclibrary.org to learn more.
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About Lancaster Public Library
Location:
125 N DUKE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602, US
Mission Statement
The Lancaster Public Library inspires, empowers, and strengthens our community by connecting people with information, ideas, and enriching experiences.
Description
As one of the oldest public libraries in the country, Lancaster Public Library has been providing library service in Lancaster for over 260 years. Lancaster Public Library has two locations in the county including the main branch at 125 N. Duke Street in the City of Lancaster and the Mountville Branch at 120 College Avenue in Mountville.
Our free public library services include:
»Adult, children, and teen books, periodicals, and audiovisuals from a collection of nearly 200,000 individual items
»Research, business, and historical reference collections
»Research assistance by skilled professional reference librarians
»Educational, recreational, and cultural programs and events for children, teens, adults, and seniors in collaboration community organizations
»Public computers with Internet access, as well as computer instruction for adults
»Online access to databases
»Public meeting rooms for approved community activities
»Quiet research and training areas
»Special language collections
In addition to basic library services, Lancaster Public Library offers special and unique information services to specific groups of individuals in the community like the Duke Street Business Center, the World Languages Collection, and the Autism Resource Collection.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Sun Jun 22, 2025
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
WHERE
929 Harrisburg AvenueLancaster, PA 17603
(40.05217 ,-76.3194 )
DATE POSTED
May 5, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 3 hours