Help Little Free Library expand book access by volunteering at our book packing event in St. Paul!
You will pack boxes of books that will be shipped to Little Free Library stewards (the caretakers of book-exchange boxes) across the U.S. to help stock their libraries and keep books accessible in their community. No experience necessary - we will walk you through the steps for sorting books and packing boxes.
Volunteers will also pack a bundle of books that they can take home and distribute to Little Free Libraries in their own neighborhoods.
While you’re volunteering, you will learn more about the history and impact of Little Free Libraries and how you can continue to support this network of book-exchange boxes after the event.
What you’ll do:
- Unload used books from large shipping containers
- Assess books to make sure they are in good condition
- Pack boxes full of books.
- Seal and label boxes to prepare for shipping.
- Create your own bundle of books to take home and distribute to Little Free Libraries near you
Qualifications:
- Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access!
- Enjoy working in a group setting
- Able to stand on concrete floor for 2 hours
- Able to bend, lift, and move boxes weighing 15+ pounds
How to sign up:
- Create an account in our volunteer hub and register for the event to join our book packing crew. If you’ve volunteered with Team LFL before, you can log in to your existing account.
- Please register each person who will be attending. If you are an adult bringing youth along with you, click the “Add Minor” button on the sign up form to add them to your registration.
Requirements: Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Participants under the age of 18 need a signed waiver from a parent or guardian. Youth volunteers younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
