Volunteering at Baltimore County Public Library

Volunteers are an important part of the Baltimore County Public Library system. Last year more than 300 library volunteers gave 56,000 service hours!This is an image of a library volunteer working in a library.

BCPL can provide a variety of challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities. All assignments offer flexible scheduling and a chance to play an important role in providing library services.

Your volunteer role will be as individual as you are. Assignments are based on your unique skills and interests. Throughout the year BCPL accepts volunteers in each of our library locations.

Volunteers in our libraries assist the staff by shelving books and mending materials, answering telephones, checking out books and assisting with special library programs.

To begin the volunteer application process complete and submit a volunteer application.

For more information about the location of our libraries, please consult the map of library locations.

BCPL also needs volunteers for the following special project:

Benefits of Becoming a BCPL Volunteer

Volunteering is a rewarding activity that offers many advantages including the opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills. Volunteering for the library also offers you a chance to:

  • Work with computers and learn new technologies.
  • Develop job references.
  • Maintain the books and information resources that serve your community.
  • All library volunteers receive free parking validation.

If you are a middle or high school student seeking to fulfill your service learning
requirement, please visit the Student Volunteers Page for additional information.