Friends of the Tualatin Library Seeks New Volunteers

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Hello, my name is Dee Sitko, and I am a retired RN who has found volunteering to be just the ticket for keeping me on track and engaged in the community. One day can seem like another unless we have some structure in our lives and volunteering, even a few hours a week, can give that benefit. I have been a Friend of the Tualatin Library since 2008, and really feel blessed to have met so many nice people who are also Friends.

Our group collects donated and withdrawn books, DVDs, and CDs to resell to the public either online via Amazon; on the shelves in the entryway of the library; or at one-day or multi-day sales. Our profits from used book sales are used to support the library and its programs, such as Summer Reading for kids and adults, and cultural and fun events in the courtyard.

We currently have volunteer openings in our organization. Since the onset of COVID, we’ve had several of our older members retire so we really need new volunteers to revitalize the group. If you have some time on your hands and are looking for a way to connect with your community and library, please consider one of the following opportunities:

  • Join the Friends of the Library board to help direct the operation of our group. We meet on the second Tuesday of every other month in the evening (lately on Zoom). 
  • Ship our online sale items to customers once a week. 
  • If you are adept with computer skills, help evaluate books for potential Amazon sales. 
  • Write and edit our newsletter 2-3 times per year.
  • Restock our bookshelves in the library once a week. 

Training will be provided for any of these volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in joining us, please stop by our office in the library lobby next to the Community Room, or contact President Laura Baker at president@friendsoftualatinlibrary.org for more information.