Adult Volunteers
We welcome volunteer applications all year long and will contact you when we can match you with a project that matches your skill set. Some examples of work by our current volunteers include delivering materials to home-bound patrons, assisting with program setup, indexing local newspapers, and scanning documents for archives.
Please note that the Town of Reading performs CORI checks on employees and volunteers who work at the Library.
Teen Volunteers
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is now open to applicants ages 13-17 and runs for 6 months. Applications must be received by Monday, September 23, 2024 in order to be considered.
- This experience will help develop valuable career skills such as organization, communication, time management, and more through library projects.
- Read our FAQ and fill out the form if you are interested in applying.
Year-round you can submit book reviews to be displayed on our website.
Job Opportunities
The Library employs both professional and paraprofessional library staff and is an equal opportunity employer. All open positions are posted on the Town of Reading website which also has information on benefits and the current personnel policies.
Please note that the Town of Reading performs CORI checks on employees and volunteers who work at the Library.
FRIENDS OF THE RPL
The Friends of the Reading Public Library is a separate, non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to enhancing library services in the town of Reading. The Friends welcome volunteers to help run fundraisers and support the library. Interested in getting involved? Join the Friends as a member/volunteer, donate financially to the Second Chapter Book Sale Room, or attend any of the Friends’ fundraising event!
READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Reading Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization focused on expanding an endowment that will provide a long term, sustained source of supplemental funds for the Library. Please contact the Foundation if you are interested in donating or have questions about joining the Board.