Become a Volunteer

Text Us: 941-234-0394

Why volunteer?

Volunteers are a very important part of the Library! Our volunteers are beginner or skilled individuals who perform a variety of tasks that support library staff in providing excellent library services. Volunteers meet new people, learn new skills or use ones they already have, gain hours for college scholarships, and give back to the community.

What do volunteers do?

 Volunteers may assist in the following areas:

  • Shelving library materials
  • Book repair
  • Local history and genealogy aid
  • Programs, special events, and outreach
  • Special projects
  • Office help and data entry
  • Computer help
  • Teen advisory board
  • Friends of the Library bookstore (Friends' members only)

COUNTY Volunteer Registration

Who do I contact?

Central Library

Central Library
1301 Barcarrota Blvd.   
Bradenton, FL  34205   
941-748-5555

Shelving volunteers (teens and adults), please contact Zenobia Giles

History volunteers, please contact Katie Fleck

Children's volunteers, please contact Renee Stokes

Braden River Library

Braden River Library
4915 53rd Ave E.    
Bradenton, FL   34203  
 941-727-6079

Teen volunteers, please contact Liz Finnerty

Adult volunteers, please contact Jill Eisenbeis

Island Library

Island Library
5701 Marina Dr.    
Holmes Beach, FL  34217     
971-778-6341

Teen and adult volunteers, please contact  Aaron Drake

Palmetto Library

Palmetto Library
923 6th St. W.      
Palmetto, FL  34221      
941-722-3333

Teen and adult volunteers, please contact Tiffany Grimm

Rocky Bluff Library

Rocky Bluff Library
6750 US Hwy. 301 N.   
Ellenton, FL   34222    
941-723-4821

Teen and adult volunteers, please contact Jessica Franklin

South Manatee Library

South Manatee Library
6081 26th St W.     
Bradenton, FL   34207   
941-755-3892

Teen volunteers, please contact Camara Bragdon

Adult volunteers, please contact Lin Carlson