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Volunteer at Los Angeles Public Library

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Los Angeles Public Library. We have thousands of active volunteers throughout our 73 locations. Each library has different volunteer needs and opportunities. Contact your local library for more information.

Potential Volunteers

Requirements

  • We do not accept Court-Referred Volunteers.
  • Adult volunteers must undergo a background check that includes live scan fingerprinting.

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Current Volunteers

Questions? Submit the form below or call the Volunteer Engagement Office at (213) 228-7490.

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This program is made possible with support from the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.