A wide variety of volunteerism opportunities exist at the Huntsville Public Library. Each story hour last approximately 45 minutes and includes 2 or 3 stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple crafts. Average attendance at these programs is 50 children, ages 4-8. Volunteers are needed to organize and present these sessions, as well as to assist younger children during the programs. A 12-hour training class is required of prospective tutors, and upon completion of the training, new tutors are matched with a student.
Tutors meet with students at least once a week for one hour.
General Operations General Operations volunteers assist by preparing new materials for circulation, by reshelving circulated materials, by sorting donations, and by helping to maintain collection order. We ask that general operations volunteers schedule a minimum of one three-hour block per week. These volunteers assist persons visiting the library in conducting their family history search.