Volunteer at the Lexington Public Library

LPL After School is a FREE drop-in program for kids aged 5-12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Fridays. Volunteers are needed during this time to assist program participants with reading, homework, and STEAM and other enrichment activities! Snacks will continue to be provided to youth age 18 and younger courtesy of God's Pantry. Volunteer shifts are offered 4:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday at Village and Northside Branches. Click here to learn more and apply. 

Makerspace Volunteers: Interested in assisting folks making, doing, and crafting? Volunteers are needed on a regular basis in our Makerspace at Eastside Branch! No specific experience is required, but experience with computers is preferred. Makerspace volunteers must be able to commit at least 3 months to a regular schedule, be 18 years or older, and have an interest in creating and helping others. Volunteers can expect to assist customers of all abilities and skill levels, ranging from teens to adults. No two days will be the same, so volunteers should be comfortable assisting customers with a wide range of projects. Current volunteer shifts are Thursdays from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm, Fridays from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm, 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays of the month from 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm, and 1^st and 3^rd Sundays of the month from 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm. Click here to learn more and apply.

Next Chapter Book Club Co-Facilitator is an opportunity for committed and consistent volunteers to assist with a bi-monthly book club at the Beaumont Branch. The Next Chapter Book Club is committed to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed, community setting. A librarian and a volunteer will serve as co-facilitators, and will gather with the participants of the book club for one-hour to read aloud and discuss a book. The schedule is not yet set, but is anticipated to be the twice a month on Tuesday afternoons. Volunteers should have experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or comparable experience. Long-term, consistent commitment is important to this role, so volunteers should be able to commit to bi-monthly co-facilitating the program. In addition to the traditional onboarding for volunteers, there is an online training to be completed through the Next Chapter Book Club organization. Click here to learn more and apply.

Volunteer Dungeon Masters are needed to assist Lexington Public Library staff with their ongoing D&D programs at the Eastside Branch. The program is the first Saturday of each month from 2-4:40 pm, and the Third Thursday of each month from 4-6:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to run a game as a Dungeon Master (DM) and should have experience as a DM, experience working with beginner players as well as seasoned players, and experience working with, teaching, or assisting kids 11 and older. Sessions may be one-shots or part of the current campaigns. Volunteers should be patient, friendly, and enthusiastic! A regular schedule is preferred. Click here to learn more and apply.

ESOL- English Conversation Group is an opportunity at our Tates Creek Branch for anyone learning English to practice their skills and meet new people. Volunteers can expect to assist with leading/moderating a conversation group for English Language Learners to practice their conversation, speaking, and listening skills. The weekly classes will be informal and will be open for any levels, and any native language. Required skills and experience for volunteers include: being comfortable communicating with limited English speaking population; having an understanding and acceptance of diverse populations; having experience leading groups and serving as moderator of up to 20 people; and being an encouraging presence with a positive attitude. This program is Fridays from 10-11:30 AM. Click here to learn more and apply.

Book Buddies is a free home delivery service for permanently homebound adults. Volunteers are matched one-on-one with a patron and deliver books on a regular basis. This is a longer-term volunteer commitment for adults over age 21. Click here to learn more and apply. 

Volunteering As-Needed for One-Time Events: Opportunities for volunteers may include helping with large-scale library events by directing foot traffic, giving instructions to patrons of a program, and helping library staff to set up/clean up before or after a program; helping to prepare materials for programs ahead of time like filling folders or making craft materials; and other one-time opportunities where we just need a little help! Click here to learn more and apply.