Friends of the Palo Alto Library

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4000 Middlefield RdCubberlely Community CenterPalo Alto, CA 94303 United States

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http://www.fopal.org

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Special Event Coordinator-Internship

Flexible Schedule | Palo Alto, CA 94303

Friends of the Palo Alto Library are seeking a Book Sale and Volunteer Coordinator Intern to oversee the operations of our monthly book sales at Cubberley Community Center this summer. (which generates more than $200K annually to support programs and acquisitions in Palo Alto city libraries) This person will be in charge of coordinating the activities of 40+ part-time volunteers in the many tasks involved in holding the sales. The time required is estimated to average 10 hours a week, with the most work during the sale dates.(Second Sat & Sun of the month). For more information, visit our web page at www.fopal.org or email us at volunteer@fopal.org

Date Posted: 2024-11-01
Mitchell Park Library FOPAL- Bookstore volunteers needed!

Flexible Schedule | Palo Alto, CA 94303

Mitchell Park Library- FOPAL Bookstore -Volunteers needed! Volunteers are needed to help in the new Mitchell Park Library Friends of the Library (FOPAL) Book Store- Monday- Friday 3- 5pm. (Other days/times available) The Friends of the Palo Alto Library (FOPAL) need volunteers to help at their new Friends Bookstore in Palo Alto's new Mitchell Park Library. Neighborhood people who love books and libraries, and enjoy working with the public would make great volunteers!

Date Posted: 2024-11-01
Volunteers @ booksales

Flexible Schedule | Palo Alto, CA 94306

The Friends of the Palo Alto Library's/FOPAL book sales is one of the largest of its kind in the country. The money generated from the sale is donated to the public libraries. To date, FOPAL has donated over 3 million dollars. Buyers come from miles around and even other cities. Everyone has a great time and about a quarter-million books, a year find new readers instead of going into landfills. For FOPAL's monthly book sale, (2nd weekend of each month) we need cashiers, floor supervisors, and door monitors (meet hundreds of fellow bookaholics and experience the Thrill of the Marketplace!)

Date Posted: 2024-08-21

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Support Palo Alto public libraries

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1. Raise funds for library programs and purposes 2. Recycle lots of books back into the community through booksales 3. provieds the community the opportunity to own great books at low prices at a monthly booksale and off-site sales stores. Offering free books to the community and other non-profits.

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