Volunteer opportunities at Bethlehem Public Library

volunteer opportunities

Friends of Bethlehem Public Library

The mission of this nonprofit organization is to increase community awareness of library services, offer cultural and educational programs, and assist the library with special projects. The Friends sponsor an annual winter concert series and guest author series, underwrite the library’s museum passes, and fund two annual scholarships for high school students in the Bethlehem school district. For more information, visit http://friends.bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Computer Partners tutoring service for adult beginners

Tutors are supervised by library staff and are provided all instructional materials. All tutoring takes place at the library on library laptops. Tutors are matched with students according to students’ interests and levels of proficiency. For more information, contact Michele Giuffre.

Garden volunteers

Installed in 2004, the library gardens offer three seasons of beauty and variety. Volunteers help with planning, planting and maintenance, and assist with spring and fall cleanup. For more information, contact Penny Koburger, 439-5678.

Teen summer volunteers

Teen volunteers are an indispensible part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Volunteers assist with online submissions, read to children and help with programs and activities. All volunteers must attend orientation and training sessions. For more information, contact Gene Schatoff.