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Published 9/18/25 1:52AM

Be a Book Sale MVP: Volunteer with us!

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Colorado Springs, CO
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 9, 2025, 4:00 PM GMT-6
    End Date:
    October 12, 2025, 3:00 PM GMT-6
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    This short-term commitment needs volunteers over a 4-day period. Sign up for 1 or more shifts! Short 10 minute training.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    70
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Education
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Please wear appropriate closed-toe shoes and clothing you won't mind getting a little dirty. The ability to lift book boxes is helpful but not necessary for most shifts.

    Description

    Be a Book Sale MVP: Volunteer with us!

    Calling all book lovers! The Friends of PPLD need your help running our BIG Fall Book Sale! With our new expanded hours, we have more shifts and times available, making it easier than ever to volunteer and share your love of reading!

    Lunch, water, and snacks will be provided.

    We have several shifts available for Room Monitors. You'll keep an eye on the sales floor, consolidate displays, and assist customers. Let us know which of the shift(s) below you prefer. We're excited to have you and will send more details soon!

    ROOM MONITOR Shifts are available:

    • Thursday, October 09, 2025 - 16:15 to 19:45 MST (FRIENDS MEMBERS PREFERRED for this shift.)
    • Friday, October 10, 2025 - 09:45 to 13:00 MST
    • Friday, October 10, 2025 - 12:45 to 16:00 MST
    • Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 09:45 to 13:00 MST
    • Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 12:45 to 16:00 MST
    • Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 10:45 to 13:00 MST
    • Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 10:45 to 15:15 MST
    • Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 12:45 to 15:15 MST

    The Book Sale Hours are as follows:

    • Thu., 10/9, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Members Only)
    • Fri., 10/10, 10 am - 4 pm (1st 2 hours for Members Only)
    • Sat., 10/11, 10 am - 4 pm
    • Sun., 10/12, 11 am - 3 pm (Bargain Bag Day)

    Location

    On-site
    5550 N. Union Blvd., East Library Community Room, Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
    East Library Community Room

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