Give back to your community! Volunteer opportunities are open for grades 6–12 and adults.
Youth Opportunities
Already a volunteer? Log in at the top of the page to sign up for shifts.
Questions? Contact Kevin for more information.
Service Craft Programs (grades 6-8)
Learn about how you can get involved in the community, earn volunteer hours, and create neat projects to give to others.
T(w)een Advisory Board (grades 6-8)
Get involved with the Library! Join us each month and bring your ideas about programs or new services for middle schoolers.
Summer Volunteers (grades 7-12)
The Summer 2026 Youth volunteer application period has closed. Please see other volunteer opportunities or contact Kevin at kwonch@cooklib.org for more questions and information.
High School Opportunities
Already a volunteer? Log in at the top of the page to sign up for shifts.
Questions? Contact Leah for more information.
Teen Tech Tutors (grades 9-12)
Are you good with technology and enjoy helping others? Volunteer for 1-on-1 tech help sessions at the Library. Volunteer work counts towards service hours. Applications are open until September 8.
Local History Assistant (grades 9-12)
Interested in helping out the Library behind the scenes? Volunteer to assist with local history services such as photocopying, data entry, and inventory. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Seed Library Assistant (grades 9-12)
Do you enjoy gardening or want to learn more? Volunteer to help with our Seed Library! There are opportunities to sort, label, and package seeds. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Summer Volunteers (grades 7-12)
The Summer 2026 Youth volunteer application period has closed. Please see other volunteer opportunities or contact Kevin at kwonch@cooklib.org for more questions and information.
Adult Opportunities
Adult volunteer opportunities are open to CMPLD cardholders only.
Already a volunteer? Log in at the top of the page to sign up for shifts.
Questions? Contact Joe M. for more information.
Crafting Program Support
Interested in helping with creative programs? Volunteer to prep materials, set up and clean up spaces, and assist participants during library craft events. We are especially interested in volunteers who have experience using sewing machines. Due to an overwhelming response, we are currently unable to accept additional applications.
Local History Assistant
Interested in helping the library behind the scenes? Volunteer to assist with local history services such as photocopying, data entry, and inventory. Due to an overwhelming response, we are currently unable to accept additional applications.
Seed Library Maintenance
Do you enjoy gardening or want to learn more? Volunteer to help with our Seed Library! There are opportunities to sort, label, and package seeds. Due to an overwhelming response, we are currently unable to accept additional applications.
Become a Friends of the Library Member
The Friends of the Cook Memorial Public Library District is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that works to promote reading in general and the Cook Memorial Library in particular.
For more information about joining the Friends, visit Support the Library, email friendsofcooklibrary@gmail.com, call 847-362-2330, or check their Facebook page.