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Teen Volunteer Session

Cleaning the Classics
2026-07-28 12:45:00 2026-07-28 13:45:00 America/Chicago Teen Volunteer Session Join us as we dust the shelves of the library, creating a clean and safe space for library patrons. Please meet us in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Main Library - Conference Room

Tuesday, July 28
12:45pm - 1:45pm

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Main Library

Conference Room

Join us as we dust the shelves of the library, creating a clean and safe space for library patrons. Please meet us in the 2nd floor Conference Room.

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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