2026 Summer Reading Program

Teen Volunteer (Ages 13-18)

Unearth A Story– May 30, 2025 to July 25, 2025 

EAST MOUNTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY  

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming. Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs May 30th through July 25th.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine. Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.  

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you cannot attend the orientation date, please contact Chris Warner at cwarner@cabq.gov.

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.

All volunteers must complete orientation before Summer Reading begins!

East Mountain's mandatory orientation date is:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. OR  Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Contact Chris Warner with questions.
cwarner@cabq.gov

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!