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Books on Wheels Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Fort Lee Library

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Offered by the Fort Lee Public Library, Books on Wheels is a free service that delivers library materials to patrons who are unable to come into the library due to illness or disability.

Everyone should be able to enjoy the library even if they are physically unable to get here, help us deliver part of the library experience to those who cannot enjoy it in person.

If interested in volunteering, please give us a call at 201-592-3615 or email jeanette.shelley@fortlee.bccls.org

Volunteers deliver library materials in the Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs areas using their personal vehicles.

A valid driver's license is required.

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About Fort Lee Library

Location:

320 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, US

Mission Statement

The Fort Lee Public Library, established in 1919, has been housed in its present facility at Main and Center since 1971. The building was enlarged by a 9,000 square foot addition in 1997, increasing the total space to 30,000 square feet with parking for seventy-five cars. The Library is open seven days a week and welcomes an average of over 23,000 visitors per month.

Description

The Library’s collection contains books, media, newspapers and periodicals totaling over 130,000 items and includes materials in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. Digital collections include ebooks, audiobooks, movies, tv, music and magazines (also in Korean). Databases provide access to Ancestry.com, language instruction through Rosetta Stone & Pronunciator, Valueline, ReferenceUSA, NY Times and EBSCOhost for popular & scholarly magazine articles. As a member of BCCLS (Bergen County Cooperative Library System), a Fort Lee resident has access to 5.5 million items from 76 member libraries.

Programs and services are offered for all ages throughout the year and feature reference assistance, reader’s advisory, storytime, crafts, concerts, book discussions, ESL instruction, computer classes, volunteer opportunities and much more. In addition the Library offers free WiFi, public computers, wireless printing and a museum pass program.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

320 Main StreetFort Lee, NJ 07024

(40.85218,-73.973404)
 

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • The schedule of volunteer hours is dependent upon the availability of work needs. We're also flexible.

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