Opportunities From: City of Garland TX

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the Garland Central Library! Help us keep our books organized and the children's area clean.

Duties include:

Re-sorting picture booksShelf-reading chapter books and juvenile nonfictionWiping down toys and surfaces in the play area

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Note: If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call Central Library at 972-205-2501 to let us know so we can cancel the shift.

Want some easy volunteer hours at the Garland Central Library? All you need to do is take a seat!

Central Library is looking for teen volunteers to model proper usage of our new Reader Stairs. To discourage people (especially children) from climbing or jumping on the Reader Stairs, volunteers can find a seat on the stairs while reading a book, working on school assignments, or other quiet activities of your choosing. Here's how it works:

Respond to this opportunity with a note stating the date and time you plan to volunteer.Sign in for your shift at the Children's Desk.Find an available space on the Reader Stairs.If you see a child climbing or jumping on the stairs, remind them that the Reader Stairs are for sitting.Sign out at the Children's Desk when your shift is done.

Volunteers are welcome to sign up in groups to sit together on the stairs, as long as they keep their volume at a reasonable level. Music or audio from phones must be played on headphones/earbuds.

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only during Central Library's operating hours. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Central Library Operating Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Please note: All Garland libraries will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the North Garland Library! Help us keep our books organized and the children's area clean.

Duties include:

Wiping down toys and surfaces in the Children's AreaDusting shelvesPreparing materials for library storytimes and programs

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk. 

Due to limited shift availability, volunteers may sign up for no more than two shifts in a month. We appreciate your understanding.

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the South Garland Library! Help us prepare for children's programs and keep our Children's Area tidy.

Duties include:

Cleaning toys used in storytimesPrepping crafts for programsPulling booksShelf-reading in the Children's section

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

Due to limited shift availability, volunteers may sign up for no more than four shifts in a month. Additionally, we cannot fulfill court-ordered community service requirements. We appreciate your understanding.