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Teen Volunteer Hour

Cleaning the Classics
2026-08-07 12:45:00 2026-08-07 13:45:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Hour Join us as we dust the shelves of the library, creating a clean and safe space for library patrons. Please meet us near the 2nd floor Information Services Desk. Main Library -

Friday, August 07
12:45pm - 1:45pm

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Join us as we dust the shelves of the library, creating a clean and safe space for library patrons. Please meet us near the 2nd floor Information Services Desk.

Did you know that Gail Borden Library has over 300,000 books on our shelves? With our extensive collection, we serve a population of 149,907 residents. Our staff works tirelessly every day to create a welcoming space for the community, but we couldn't do it without the additional help of our volunteers--and that's where you come in! By helping us dust our shelves, you will be ensuring a clean and safe space for our many patrons.

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