Volunteer Appreciation Week: Highlights from Instagram

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, opens a new window in April, we've highlighted a few of the many volunteers that give their time to the Library and their community. Each volunteer who steps into a branch brings knowledge, joy, and meaningful connections to these shared spaces. Thank you, volunteers. We couldn't do it without you.

Check out a glimpse into of some of their roles below, and give us a follow on Instagram, opens a new window so you don't miss more highlights from our branches!

Meet Emily, opens a new window

🖼️ Teen volunteers like Emily make the Library a brighter place, one window painting at a time. Thank you, Emily!⁠

Meet Kizito, opens a new window

ELL volunteer Kizito is celebrating 5 years with the Library! Once a newcomer himself, Kizito turned his passion for volunteering to helping other newcomers settle in Canada. His proudest moments are when his students achieve their language learning goals.

 

Meet Brooklyn, opens a new window

Teen volunteer Brooklyn shares some of the fun, hands-on work it takes to run a Teen Night at the Library.  🎨✏️📚⁠

More Stories

More volunteer features are on the blog! Read about The History of Chess at Alderney Gate, with Volunteer Chris, and more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping out at the Library? Browse current volunteer opportunities on our website.