Ongoing/Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with EPL

Wednesday, October 16th 3:45-5:45 pm at Robert Crown Library- Rebel STEAMers info here. Volunteers will help participants create a cardboard haunted house. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

Friday, Nov. 1. Del Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) event at Robert Crown from 5pm to 7pm. Volunteers will help with crafts and games for this family event. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

Thursday, Nov. 7 - Legal Clinic at Robert Crown from 6-8pm. Volunteers are needed to help get patrons to various rooms for the clinic. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Help run tabletop game event at Robert Crown from 1 to 3pm. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

For High School Students only- Book Buddies at Robert Crown Library begins Thursday, September 26th from 4:30-5:30 pm and meets every Thursday throughout the school year. Volunteers MUST sign up ahead of time. Sign up here. 

2nd Saturday of the month 10am-1pm at Robert Crown Library- Repair Cafe is looking for volunteers to repair small appliances & electronics, sew or mend, bike repair, jewelry repair, knife sharpening and book conservation and restoration. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

Volunteer Photographer: Take pictures once a month or so for the EPL website. EPL staff would be editing and posting the photos. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested

Serve as Greeter at EPL: Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator, if interested at casante@cityofevanston.org. You would receive training for this volunteer role which is open to adults only. 

Post flyers for EPL events: Help organize, deliver and hang flyers at various locations around Evanston. This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone 14 or older. A car or bike is helpful, but walking is doable.  Contact Cherie Asante at casante@cityofevanston.org if interested. 

Main Library Teen Loft support. Varied tasks will be assigned. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

Hydroponics support at Robert Crown Library. Tasks vary. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.

Lego sorting and organizing at the Main Library. Contact Cherie Asante, EPL volunteer coordinator at casante@cityofevanston.org, if interested.