Volunteer at the Library

The Friends of the Longmont Library is a non-profit organization created to actively raise money for the Longmont Library. Friends fund children’s reading programs, the Library of Things, Discovery Passes, book and study groups, adult education classes, foreign language learning software, the Seed Library, and more! Besides supporting the library, member benefits include first access to book sales, members’ only receptions at book sales, an annual member event, and a monthly newsletter. So, go ahead and be a Friend…Thanks!

Do you have a background in TESOL, teaching, or just want to help your community members who are learning English? Volunteer to be a facilitator or substitute facilitator for English Language Learning (ELL) programs!

“Say Hello” English Conversation Groups are a safe space for adults of all different backgrounds to practice their English speaking and conversational skills. This is not a classroom style program; it is an informal, drop-in style conversation group. “Say Hello” English Conversation Groups are held weekly at Longmont Public Library on Saturdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am.

Requirements for volunteering in ELL Programs at the Library:

• Commitment required: 6 months
• Comfortable speaking to new people from many different backgrounds
• Able to facilitate conversation of a group of English learners with varying levels of English ability
• Attend at least one conversation group a month
• Submit program attendance to the appropriate staff
• Communicate with library staff regularly through email or phone
• Attend monthly meetings to discuss learner needs, comments, and concerns
• Follow Longmont Public Library Standards of Behavior
• Per City of Longmont Volunteer requirements, you will be asked to complete a background check and drug screen

If you’re interested in applying to be a volunteer facilitator or substitute facilitator for Library English Language Learning programs, please apply here or email Julia Jacobs.

The Library has enough Homebound volunteers at this time. But please check out our other volunteer opportunities. 

Do you have a registered therapy dog? Learn more about the opportunities available to for pet therapy teams, including those who help us with Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading program, where kids read to trained therapy dogs to increase their confidence.

Volunteer for Library outreach events held in parks throughout the City! Email Julia Jacobs with available dates you are able to volunteer! Outreach programs run from 4-5 pm most Wednesdays at Collyer Park and from 10-11 am most Saturdays at Lanyon Park.

The Library Board consists of five (5) members appointed to serve three (3) year terms. The Library Director serves as an ex-officio member of the Board in accordance with Chapter 2.60.010 of the Longmont Municipal Code.

The purpose of the Library Board is to provide guidance to the City Council in directing the activities and goals of Library operations. The Library Board is an advisory board with the following primary functions and duties:

• Prepare a long-range plan for library services;
• Review the Library’s annual budget request;
• Consider all policy matters pertaining to the Public Library and make recommendations to the City Council;
• Advise City Council as to the expenditure of funds or securities devised or given to the Board for library purposes; and
• Prepare an annual written report to the City Council showing the condition of the trust and the operations of the Public Library.