There are many ways to get involved and to support the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library by volunteering with Friends of the Library activities! 

Volunteer Opportunities

• Our hugely popular semi-annual used book sales (March & October)
• Book sorting - We sort and pack items donated for book sales weekly throughout the year
• Game counting - We assist library staff with the task of maintaining board games between circulations.
• Special events - our annual Librarypalooza, End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Social, and more
• Serve on a committee
• Serve on the board of directors
• And others!

How do I volunteer?

Notice of opportunities to volunteer is sent out to Friends membership by email each month. We use an online signup system, and the links to sign up are included in the email messages. Watch your email and plan to join us to lend a hand when it works with your schedule!
See current volunteer openings here

Pre-Sale Access

All current members who volunteer at least four (4) hours leading up to and/or during each semi-annual sale are eligible to attend the pre-sale, the day before the start of the public sale!
(Example: Volunteer at least 4 hours of your time after the March sale up through the end of the October sale to be eligible to attend the October Pre-sale.)