Volunteer for Library Organizations in Canada

Agassiz Library
7140 Cheam Ave, Agassiz, British Columbia

Established in 1930, FVRL was the first of its kind in North America. Today it is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving 700,000 people in its service area.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Agassiz Library

Bibliotheque Lennoxville Library
101 Rue Queen, Sherbrooke, Quebec

The Lennoxville Library, situated at the intersection of Queen Street and College Street, located near Bishop's University, offers a large collection of books, English and French, for children, young adults and adults.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Bibliotheque Lennoxville Library

Blackfalds Public Library
5018 Waghorn St., Blackfalds, Alberta

Our Mission is to promote, develop and support library and information services and to make available to the public the best possible facilities and services for obtaining information and knowledge; To stimulate the search for new ideas and provide opportunity for acquaintance with the past and offer the pleasure to be found in books.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Blackfalds Public Library

Bonnechere Union Public Library
74 A Maple Street, Eganville, Ontario

Bonnechere Union Public Library has more to offer than just books! We offer access to both print & non-print materials, a comprehensive list of services, and several programs designed to fulfill the educational, informational and recreational interests of our growing community.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Bonnechere Union Public Library

Bowen Island Public Library Foundation
Bowen Island Library, Bowen Island, British Columbia

The Bowen Island Public Library is located a minute's walk from the ferry terminal in Snug Cove in what is known as "The Old General Store". We are located at the corner of Government Road and Cardena across from the cenotaph at 430 Bowen Trunk Rd.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Bowen Island Public Library Foundation

Bradford West Gwillimbury Friends of the Library
100 Holland Court, Bradford, Ontario

The Friends of the Library is an organization dedicated to promoting and providing services and equipment for the BWG Public Library. Fundraising activities include the semi-annual book sale, and the golf tournament in May. The funds raised by the Friends are used to provide author visits, concerts, and movies, and to support programming for Kids and Teens.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Bradford West Gwillimbury Friends of the Library

Brampton Public Library Board
65 Queen Street East, Brampton, Ontario

Brampton Library enriches the lives of Brampton residents by promoting literacy, and by providing access to recreational materials and information in a welcoming environment that fosters connections with others and with the community.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Brampton Public Library Board

Brockville Public Library
23 Buell Street, Brockville, Ontario

The staff at the Brockville Public Library are here to help you find books, information, and to assist you when you have questions or run into problems. Together we help to create a friendly and inviting atmosphere, each bringing and adding our own aptitudes and experiences to enrich the environment in which we serve.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Brockville Public Library

Burlington Public Library
2331 New Street, Burlington, Ontario

The public library serves people of all ages and abilities in our community. Library volunteers help our staff provide much-needed services and popular programs, such as delivering books and movies to seniors' residences, running craft and Wii programs for youth, and helping with library projects as a Teen Advisory Board member, to name just a few.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Burlington Public Library

Cambridge Public Library
1 North Square, Cambridge, Ontario

To establish a community led, broad based cultural institution built around knowledge transfer, reading and art with a focus on ideas, learning, creativity and intellectual stimulation.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Cambridge Public Library

Camrose Public Library
4710 - 50 Ave, Camrose, Alberta

Our Vision is to provide excellent library services to the residents of the City of Camrose and the surrounding communities.

Our Mission is to be a contributor to early literacy and lifelong learning while providing modern, efficient services in a comfortable and appealing environment.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Camrose Public Library

Camrose Public Library Board
4710 - 50 Ave, Camrose, Alberta

In accordance with the Libraries Act (Alberta), Trustees for the Camrose Public Library Board are appointed by the Council of the City of Camrose for a three year term. Trustees may also be re-appointed in accordance with the Libraries Act.

Keywords: Libraries

Volunteer Profile of Camrose Public Library Board

Canadian Health Libraries Association
Association des Bibliotheques de la sante du Canada
39 River Street, Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1976, CHLA/ABSC grew out of the efforts of the Canadian Group of the Medical Library Association and the Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services. Today, CHLA/ABSC is a professional organization of approximately 350 individuals in the health sciences library field in Canada. Through its programs and publications CHLA/ABSC encourages the professional development of its members.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Health Libraries Association

Canadian Library Association
Association Canadienne Des Bibliotheques
1150 Morrison Drive, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothŠques was founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1946, and was incorporated under the Companies Act on November 26, 1947. CLA is a non-profit voluntary organization, governed by an elected Executive Council, which is advised by over forty networks and committees.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Canadian Library Association

Carmangay Library
414 Grand Avenue, Carmangay, Alberta

The mission of the Carmangay Library is to provide the variety of materials, services, and programs necessary to meet the needs of all segments of the community for information, education, recreation, and culture.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Carmangay Library

Champion Library
2 Avenue South, Champion, Alberta

We are pleased to be a member of the Chinook Arch Regional Library System. We are now getting very crowded, with over 10,000 books, videos, and audiocassettes, and with rotating collections of videos, audiobooks, and large print books. We now have four public computers with wireless Internet access for anyone in our community to use.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Champion Library

Clearview Public Library

Branch: Creemore Library Branch 165 Library Street, Creemore, Ontario

We are a three branch public library system located in Southern Georgian Bay servicing a full range demographic from brand new babies to seniors who have seen a lot of life!

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Clearview Public Library

Clearview Public Library

Branch: Sunnidale Library Branch 5237 Simcoe Cty. Rd. 9, New Lowell, Ontario

We are a three branch public library system located in Southern Georgian Bay servicing a full range demographic from brand new babies to seniors who have seen a lot of life!

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Clearview Public Library

Clearview Public Library

Branch: Stayner Library Branch 201 Huron Street, Stayner, Ontario

We are a three branch public library system located in Southern Georgian Bay servicing a full range demographic from brand new babies to seniors who have seen a lot of life!

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Clearview Public Library

Cole Harbour Cap Site Association
51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The Cole Harbour C@P Site is a free community access location for computers and the internet.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Cole Harbour Cap Site Association

Commission De La Bibliotheque Publique Mgr W J Conway D'edmundston
33 Rue Irene, Edmundston, New Brunswick

The library is located across from Sacre-Cour school

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Commission De La Bibliotheque Publique Mgr W J Conway D'edmundston

Cornwall Public Library Board
45 Second Street East, Cornwall, Ontario

Anyone is entitled to use the library and its resources, including access to the Internet, for no charge. An annual borrowing membership is free if you live in the City of Cornwall. Identification with a current Cornwall address is required as proof of residency.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Cornwall Public Library Board

County of Brant Public Library
12 William Street, Paris, Ontario

The County of Brant Public Library is dedicated to cultivating a culture of community, literacy, knowledge and understanding.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of County of Brant Public Library

Cranbrook Public Library
1212 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, British Columbia

To make a difference in the cultural and social life of Cranbrook as it relates to the Cranbrook Public Library. We are active in promoting increased library services, better facilities and more programming directed toward the needs of Cranbrook's residents.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Cranbrook Public Library

Eastern Counties Regional Library
390 Murray St, Mulgrave, Nova Scotia

Our mission is to stimulate a love of reading and a life-long interest in learning. To encourage self-reliance and the use of the new technologies. To provide an up-to-date, forward-looking network of accessible and inviting facilities, information services and outreach programs. To be responsive to community needs and to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Eastern Counties Regional Library

Ex Libris Association
140 St George St, Toronto, Ontario

The ELA is the Canadian national association interested in historical and current issues about libraries, archives, publishing houses, and related institutions and people. Membership is open to all interested parties, but is primarily drawn from the ranks of retired pesons.

Keywords: Libraries · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Ex Libris Association

Fish Creek Library
11161 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta

The mission of Calgary Public Library is to inspire life stories.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Fish Creek Library

Fort Saskatchewan Public Library Board
10011 102 St, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Our volunteer Board of Trustees governs the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, lobbies for library support and advocates for the library throughout the community.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Fort Saskatchewan Public Library Board

Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association
L'association des Amis de la Bibliotheque Publique d'Ottawa
120 Metcalfe Street, 5th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario

We are Advocates, Promoters and Fundraisers of the Ottawa Public Library. Through the sale of used books we donate over $250k to the library every year

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association

Friends of the Sechelt Public Library
5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt, British Columbia

Friends of the Sechelt Public Library is an independent non-profit organization that was founded in 1997. It is made up of a passionate group of volunteers who raise funds on behalf of the library, promote literacy and learning and public awareness, and advocate for and strive to ensure that our Library continues to be a central and vital part of Sechelt.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Sechelt Public Library

Gallanough Resource Centre
1 Brooke St, Thornhill, Ontario

Welcome to our highlights and happenings page. This is where you will find short articles about Gallanough and other related topics of interest. We might highlight an upcoming event, tell you about something that just happened or provide a link to another interesting site. You never know what you'll find here so come back often.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Gallanough Resource Centre

Greater Victoria Public Library Board
735 Broughton St, Victoria, British Columbia

We provide services in 10 libraries and through our website to almost 300,000 residents in 10 municipalities.
Mission: To Provide universal access to secure and safe library services, to foster the love of reading and to enhance the quality of life in our communities.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Greater Victoria Public Library Board

Grey Highlands Public Library
10 Elizabeth Street, Flesherton, Ontario

Grey Highlands Public Library is comprised of three branches in Flesherton, Kimberley and Markdale. It serves the residents of Grey Highlands and contracting municipalities of West Grey, Southgate, and Chatsworth.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Grey Highlands Public Library

Halifax Regional Library Board
60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Halifax Regional Library was created April 1, 1996 from a merging of the Halifax City, Halifax County and Dartmouth Regional Libraries. At that time a new automated catalogue was launched allowing residents from the entire Halifax Regional Municipality to access the collections of the three former library systems.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Halifax Regional Library Board

Hamilton Public Library
77 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario

The Hamilton Public Library Board establishes library services appropriate to our community through market research, public input into strategic planning, and continuous monitoring of services and satisfaction. This section outlines the people, the guiding principles and the policies developed for our Library system.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Hamilton Public Library

Kelvington Library
201 Main Street, Kelvington, Saskatchewan

There are seven regional libraries in the province. A regional library represents a group of cities, towns, villages and rural municipalities that have joined together to deliver library services.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Kelvington Library

Lakefield Public Library
836 Charles St., Bridgenorth, Ontario

The Selwyn Public Library is committed to supporting and enriching the ongoing life of the community by providing resources and opportunities for recreational reading, life-long learning and personal development to individuals of all ages.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Lakefield Public Library

Lloydminster Public Library
5010 49 Street, Lloydminster, Alberta

The Library meets the information, recreation and learning needs of Lloydminster by providing access to a wide variety of materials through efficient, innovative and personal service.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Lloydminster Public Library

Lloydminster Public Library Board
5010 49 Street, Lloydminster, Alberta

Lloydminster Public Library provides services to the citizens of Lloydminster.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Lloydminster Public Library Board

London Public Library Board
251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario

LPL strengthens people and neighbourhoods by creating connections that enrich lives, inspire discovery, foster creativity, and expand possibilities.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of London Public Library Board

Millet Public Library
5031-49th Ave, Millet, Alberta

The Millet Library is an indication of 50 years of remarkable progress. It has an inventory of 20,000 books, as well as computer access to over two million more through the Yellowhead Regional Library. In addition videos are available and children's programs are presented.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Millet Public Library

Mission Community Archives
33215 2nd Avenue, Mission, British Columbia

Operated by the Mission District Historical Society, the Mission Community Archives serves as a central repository for all community records that document the social, economic, and political development of the District of Mission and the Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Areas: I (Dewdney-Hatzic Island), J (Nicomen Island - Deroche), K (Lake Errock) and L (McConnell Creek-Hatzic Prairie).

Keywords: Libraries

Volunteer Profile of Mission Community Archives

Niagara-On-The-Lake Public Library
10 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

The library values those residents who wish to donate their knowledge, skills and time to help us better serve our community. While we do not ask volunteers to undertake work that is the responsibility of permanent staff members, there are many rewarding activities for which we really appreciate the help of volunteers.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Niagara-On-The-Lake Public Library

Okanagan Regional Library District
1430 KLO Road, Kelowna, British Columbia

The mission of the Okanagan Regional Library is to provide equitable access to relevant educational, recreational, and cultural library resources in order to enhance and enrich the lives of community residents.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Okanagan Regional Library District

Ottawa Public Library
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario

The OPL Board consists of nine trustees: four councillors and five members of the public. After each municipal election, City Council appoints the Library board trustees to serve a four-year term, consistent with that of Council.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Ottawa Public Library

Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library
824 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, Ontario

Volunteers are needed to serve on the Library Board, to select and deliver books to homebound city residents through Library to Go and to tutor and assist in other ways in the Adult Learning Centre. In addition, volunteers are needed from time to time to assist with special projects such as the library's annual book sale. Training and orientation are provided.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library

Oxford County Library
130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll, Ontario

Oxford County Library is a multi-branch library system serving both rural and urban communities within Oxford County.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Oxford County Library

Pembroke Public Library
237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, Ontario

Membership is free to residents of the City of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley Township. Non-residents may join the library for an annual fee of $45.00 or $25.00 for a semiannual membership which will allow full library access. Family members of the initial non-resident member may also receive a library card for an additional fee of $5.00 each.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Pembroke Public Library

Penticton Public Library
785 Main Street, Penticton, British Columbia

Our library is a thriving presence, responsive and connected to our diverse community through innovative services, outreach and partnerships.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Penticton Public Library

Perth and District Union Public Library Board
30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario

The Perth & District Union Public Library Board is made up of nine members, three from each of our three supporting municipalities. The Town of Perth and the Townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley each appoint one municipal councillor and two lay members to the library board for the four-year council term.

Keywords: Libraries · Education and Literacy

Volunteer Profile of Perth and District Union Public Library Board

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