Volunteer Opportunities

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.
~Sam Ewing

Sometimes the best way to help Pequot is by “turning up your sleeves” and pitching in! Volunteers are essential to the running of Pequot Library, both in conjunction with events and programs and with the day-to-day workings of the Library. Help is needed in all areas, and whether you have a couple hours a year to give or a couple hours a week, we’ll happily accept what you have to give! Below are some of the ways you can “turn up your sleeves” and lend a hand at Pequot Library.

Book Sales

The Library uses volunteers in many areas, but, by far, the most popular is for our Book Sale. More than 60 volunteers come to the Library throughout the year to process the donated books. These “pricers and sorters” diligently examine each book, assigning it a price and a category so that visitors can easily find the kinds of books they are looking for. They are joined by more than 150 additional volunteers in the days leading up to the Sale itself. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer at the Book Sale, call the Library at (203) 259-0346 ext. 15 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Other Special Events

Other volunteers help at our many special events (Art Show, Golf Outing, Derby Party) and seasonal events (Caroling Party, Fourth of July Parade, Halloween program, etc.) at the Library. If you are interested in helping at any of these events, please call Robin Jerrild, Special Events Coordinator, at (203) 259-0346 ext. 13 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Children’s Department

To volunteer in the Children’s Department by helping with setting up and running programs, housekeeping, and in collection management tasks, call Susan Ei, Children’s Librarian, at (203) 259-0346 ext. 18 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Library Services

Finally, there is a small, elite corps of trained volunteers who help the Library staff with re-shelving books, shelf-reading, and processing incoming books. If you are interested in going through the training and are willing to commit to a year’s service to the Library, call Robyn Filippone, Head Librarian, at (203) 259-0346 ext. 16 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .