Great Libraries Need Great Friends

Volunteer Opportunities
The Friends Hackley Public Library enlists the help of many dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to meet our goals. Volunteers bring a variety of skills, background and experience that help us plan and present numerous events and activities each year.  We also have fun and this is an opportunity to make new friends!  Here are some of the ways you can help.  Contact us by the email link below or call (231) 722-8002 to get started. 
Annual Book Sale and Bling Thing event

• Help with pre-sale sorting - fall through spring
• Be a member of the Book Sale and/or Bling Thing event planning committees
• Help staff either or both sales events: set-up, customer help, bagging, checkout, take down, etc.

Other Fundraising or Social Events

• The Friends continually look for new and creative ways to raise funds to support Hackley Public Library.  We welcome your ideas and your help on planning committees and during events. Examples might be a downtown Happy Hour, Ice Cream Social, etc.

Membership Outreach/Marketing

• Staff a Friends membership table at library or Friends events, help prepare quarterly newsletters, assist with mailings, distribute event posters to community businesses, etc.

Fundraising

• Help recruit Corporate Members and Event Sponsors
• Research and/or write grants

Technology/Social Media

• Act as Event photographer, become an administrator or editor for our Website or Facebook and other social media page updates, assist with posters, graphics and printing needs, help with newsletter layout preparation, assist with email announcements to members.

Join the Board

• Friends of the Library Board, by invite and application as openings permit  (meets monthly 10-12 months per year)