Post on 22-Dec-2015
Community Outreach Services
Kevonte’ smith
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
About the Library Consists of 10 libraries
Four central libraries with in-depth collections Six neighborhood branch libraries
Bookmobile Digital library
Special Events & Programs
Deaf History Month: May National Literacy Month: September
Branch Libraries Bay view Branch Kent Road Branch Milford University Branch Morningside Branch Weeping Log River Branch Wilderness Beach Branch
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
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
Volunteer opportunities
Literacy instructions Computer teacher Children’s story hour and book mobile
story hour