2. Mission Statement To create relevant library services for Adult Learners, Adult New Readers, and Persons with Disabilities To develop closer relationships between Carriage Public Library and community groups To implement outreach programs in the surrounding communities To provide staff training
3. About the Library Consists of 10 libraries Four central libraries with in-depth collections Six neighborhood branch libraries Bookmobile Digital library
4. Special Events & Programs Deaf History Month: May National Literacy Month: September
5. Branch Libraries Bayview Branch Kent Road Branch Milford University Branch Morningside Branch Weeping Log River Branch Wilderness Beach Branch
6. Community Outreach Programs Adult literacy Correctional facilities Elderly adults & nursing homes English as a Second Language (ESL) Persons with disabilities Persons without homes Senior citizens
7. Volunteering Guidelines Previous experience is not necessary Mandatory health screening Must complete initial volunteer training Must be available for at least nine months after training Must volunteer at least twice a week for four hours each week Be available to train other volunteers
8. Volunteer Opportunities Literacy Tutors Computer Instructors Children’s Hour Story Tellers After-school story hour Bookmobile story hour
