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HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

About

What Is It?

A Central Library complex and 40 branch locations, “providing a network of materials, services, and programs to Houston’s diverse neighborhoods.”

Help Needed:

Share library information, work with children, help organize materials, help at book sales or other events, or help with special projects.  Please contact the Library for COVID-related updates. 

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

14

Time Commitment

Volunteers who want to help on a regular / recurring basis are asked to help out for at least 20 hours during the first 30-45 days.  After that, the staff can be flexible regarding schedule adjustments.  There are no set shifts.

Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?

Yes. The volunteer page gives more information about group projects.

Training Needed

None; the library will provide a volunteer orientation and training. 

Help Needed

COLLECTION ASSISTANT

Help organize, shelve, and maintain books and other materials; help at special events; assist with crafts or storytime; help visitors use the computers; assist with office duties; or other tasks.

 

ARCHIVE INTERNSHIP

This 3-week internship at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center is for 2-3 high school students, age 16 or older, who will work with the archival collections and in the conservation lab.  It is unpaid and takes place in June. More information is here – or email hmrc.ship@houstontx.gov.  Please check the website for updates about the 2021 program.

Contact Details

Contact

Visit the volunteer web page here.

Website

http://houstonlibrary.org/get-involved/volunteer

Location

HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

500 McKinney Street
Houston, Texas 77002

Location Details

500 McKinney Street
Houston, Texas 77002

In addition to the Central Library (shown on map) and Special Collections libraries downtown, there are 40 other library locations throughout Houston.

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Music CD collection, 2017
Music CD collection, 2017
Metropolitan Research Center
Metropolitan Research Center
HPL Beach balls Sept 20171
HPL Beach balls Sept 20171
HPL orange table1
HPL orange table1
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
Kendall Neighborhood Library READ program with therapy dogs, 2015
Kendall Neighborhood Library READ program with therapy dogs, 2015
Central Library
Central Library
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart volunteers, 2018
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart volunteers, 2018
Metropolitan Research Center interns
Metropolitan Research Center interns
Conservation Lab
Conservation Lab
Music CD collection, 2017
Metropolitan Research Center
HPL Beach balls Sept 20171
HPL orange table1
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
Kendall Neighborhood Library READ program with therapy dogs, 2015
Central Library
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart volunteers, 2018
Metropolitan Research Center interns
Conservation Lab

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