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Get email updates when new individual volunteer opportunities are added to the Library Page. “Being a Literacy for Life (LFL) tutor has been one of my more rewarding experiences. I have been working with my student for the past nine months. In that time she has been so impressed with the LFL program, she has convinced others to use the Plano libraries for help in learning the English language. I have witnessed incredible progress in her confidence level, where she is now comfortable enough to go to teacher conferences and has indicated they went very well. We have developed a rapport and a new friendship. LFL tutoring requires dedication, but it’s worth it. I appreciate all the support of the City and especially the LFL staff.” --Paula Casey Genealogy Put your research skills to good use, help people search for their ancestors. (Two years genealogy experience required.) Days and hours are flexible. For more information contact Judi Gradt at 972-941-7436 or email her at judig@plano.gov. Literacy for Life Literacy for Life (LFL) program is seeking volunteer tutors to work with the program's adult students. There is no greater gift than to help another adult learn to speak and read in English. Currently, there are over 100 students on the waiting list who must wait to be matched with trained tutors in order to participate in the program. Tutor information sessions only take an hour and are designed to introduce potential tutors to the LFL program and give potential tutors enough information to decide whether to enroll in a workshop. The tutor training workshops focus on instruction, patience, and understanding cultural differences and familiarize tutors with LFL program materials utilized. Once individuals become trained, tutors are asked to volunteer to work with students a minimum of two hours per week for six months. For a listing of upcoming tutor information sessions or training workshops click here . If you are interested in becoming a literacy volunteer, contact Sharon Lozier at LFL@plano.gov , at the Gladys Harrington Library or call 972.941.READ (7323) for additional information. ““Volunteering for Library Links allows me to spend time with seniors. Since my grandmother lives so far away, I feel I’m giving to someone else’s grandparents the way I hope someone else is giving to mine." -Laurie Barnett Library Links with Seniors Bring smiles to seniors by presenting library-based programs at Plano senior care homes. Visit the Library Links website or contact Susan Rhoads at 972.769.4200 for more information. Harrington Phone Operator Answer multi-line phones, take messages, and transfer calls. Training is necessary. Shelve books and weed items from Media Collection (view & listen to videos to see if they are still in working condition) 3-4 hour shifts, Monday-Thursday or weekend. For more information call Robin Popik at (972)941-7114 or email her at robinp@plano.gov. Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Plano Public Library hold an annual book sale with over 100,000 new and gently used books for sale. The next sale will be held July 31 - August 2, 2008, at the Plano Centre, Spring Creek Parkway and Jupiter Rd. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to gather books and sort book donations for the sale. Assistance with set-up, the actual sale, and take-down is needed the week of the sale. Thursday, July 31st - 5-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. (over 16 only) Friday, August 1st - 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1 - 5 p.m. and 5 - 9 p.m. (over 16) Saturday, August 2nd - 8:30 - 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (over 16) To sign up contact Corina Rodriguez at 972-941-7617 or email her at corinar@plano.gov