Volunteer at SPPL

Flint Hills Family Festival: George Latimer Central Library

Join us for a fun, family-filled day during the Ordway's Flint Hills Family Festival!

While the festival takes place next door, we welcome visiting families by hosting hands-on activities outside George Latimer Central Library on 4th Street-and we need your help to make it engaging and fun.

We're looking for 2-4 volunteers to:

• Greet families and invite them to participate
• Support simple, hands-on activities
• Help create a welcoming, energetic library presence

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Shifts: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1 - 4 p.m.

Be part of a lively day connecting with families and celebrating community-sign up for a shift and join the fun!

Interested? Email volunteersppl@ci.stpaul.mn.us to sign up today.

Grand Old Day Parade

Join the Saint Paul Public Library as a volunteer for the  Grand Old Day Parade on Saturday, June 7, 2026!

We’re looking for 10 volunteers of all ages to walk alongside the Mobile Library for 2 miles at various paces and help represent SPPL in this fun, community celebration.

Event Details:

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Parade begins at 9:30 a.m.)

Arrival: Please arrive by 8:30 a.m.

Meeting Location: TBD

What to Expect: Walk in the parade, engage with the community, and help support the library in a fun environment!

Volunteer t-shirts will be provided for the event.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate, connect, and support the library in the community. We’d love to have you join us!

Interested? Email volunteersppl@ci.stpaul.mn.us to learn more.

Juneteenth Lunch-N-Learn - Sun Ray Library

In recognition of 100 years of Black History commemorations in 2026, join us in supporting a special Juneteenth Lunch-N-Learn led by community educator Lee Henry Jordan, founder of Juneteenth Speaks. This interactive event will explore the history and meaning of Juneteenth, including how it has been celebrated and shaped throughout Minnesota over the years.

Volunteers are needed to help create a welcoming and engaging experience for attendees. Volunteer activities include:

• Greeting and welcoming guests
• Assisting with event set-up and clean-up
• Serving lunch and refreshments
• Supporting creative and interactive activities

Event Details

• June 12 – Set up between 3 – 5 p.m.
• June 13 – Day of Event 12 – 3:30 p.m.
• Sun Ray Library

Help celebrate freedom, resilience, community, and Black history in Minnesota.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate, connect, and support the library in the community. We’d love to have you join us!

Interested? Email volunteersppl@ci.stpaul.mn.us to learn more.

Community Fun Day Celebration! - Dayton's Bluff Library

Join Saint Paul Public Library and Metropolitan State University Library for a Community Fun Day Celebration from 2 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.

We are currently recruiting 2–3 volunteers to help make this event welcoming, fun, and engaging for families and community members. Volunteers will assist with:

• Greeting and welcoming attendees
• Helping with family-friendly activities
• Supporting event set-up and clean-up
• Assisting during activity stations and the puppet show

The event activities will take place between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Garden Maintenance - George Latimer Central Library, Sun Ray Library and Riverview Library

We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our gardens through weekly weeding. This activity can be scheduled at your convenience and is flexible. If you are interested and have time to share, email us at volunteersppl@ci.stpaul.mn.us to receive more information.