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Seeking Volunteers at the Waban Library Center

The Waban Library Center (WLC) is reopening this September!  In addition to continuing as a community library, the WLC has expanded offerings (including classes) and hours to appeal to a greater number of residents.  We are located at 1601 Beacon Street in Waban Square (conveniently situated near the Waban T stop on the Green Line).  We are currently seeking energetic volunteers with a passion for libraries, learning and community enrichment, to join us in this exciting endeavor!  We offer the opportunity to work in a friendly, stimulating environment, with a great group of volunteers and instructors.  We provide a range of hours (including weekdays, weeknights, and weekends) and ask that volunteers commit a minimum of two consecutive hours per week.  Responsibilities vary, are somewhat flexible, and are evolving.  Examples include:   

  • Serving as an ambassador of the WLC – includes welcoming visitors; providing guidance and assistance; soliciting feedback and ideas; creating a friendly, stimulating, organized environment.
  • Providing basic librarian services including assisting patrons in locating books, checking out materials, processing returns, shelving books, creating educational and/or seasonal displays.
  • Providing administrative support such as answering telephone and e-mails, opening mail, filing, keeping bulletin boards and reading areas neat and organized, facilitating course registration, etc.
  • Providing instructor support.  Opening and closing the facility. Assisting with limited set-up and clean-up.
  • Sharing your energy and ideas about ways to improve the WLC.

 

If interested, please contact the Waban Library Center at wabanlibrary@gmail.com or Alice Jacobs at 617.244.1362.  We will provide an orientation and training session for all of our volunteers.

Waban Library Center Fundraising

 The Waban Library Center is set to Open in September!

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The Waban Improvement Society, your neighborhood organization, is thrilled to announce the reopening of the Waban Library Center this coming September! Our vision is to strengthen and expand upon the core mission of our neighborhood library by having it serve as a gateway for lifelong learning and as a hub for intellectual, cultural, social and physical enrichment. The new Waban Library Center will have expanded offerings and hours that better fit the needs and interests of the community (see Course Catalog). As a non-profit organization, The Waban Improvement Society asks for your support at this pivotal moment in our village life. Our goal is to raise an initial $25,000, which will finance the annual fee to the city for use and maintenance of the building as well as other basic overhead costs. We have raised $5,400 so far. Be a part of this exciting endeavor by making a tax-deductible donation. Make a stand with us and don't let this important piece of our special village slip away!Waban Library
Waban Library Center Yes, count on me/us to support the reopening of the Waban Library Center! (Please keep in mind that your place of employment may offer matching gift contributions)
  • $5,000 - Founder As a Founder of the Waban Library Center, your generosity will be acknowledged on a prominent plaque inside the library's main entrance. You will be asked to be a part of the dedication ceremony where you will be publicly recognized as a Founder of the Waban Library Center.
  • $1,000 - Partner Your generosity will be acknowledged within the Partners' plaque inside the library's main entrance.
  • $500 - Friend Your generosity will be acknowledged within the Friends' plaque inside the library.
  • $250 - Sponsor Your generosity will be acknowledged within the Sponsors' plaque inside the library.
  • $100 - Supporter Your generosity will be acknowledged within the Supporters' plaque inside the library.
  • Other amounts All gifts are greatly appreciated and will be acknowledged appropriately.

Click on the button below to make an on-line donation or for additional information on the Waban Library Center. Let us know how you want to be listed on the plaque in the comments section of the donation form in PayPal.

To send a check, please make checks payable to WIS - Waban Library Center and mail to The Waban Improvement Society, P.O. Box 6, Waban, MA 02468. *Course Catalog

We thank you for your support!

 


Village Information

Elementary Schools

 

Waban Branch Post Office (02468)

83 Wyman St. (617) 527-7289

 

Library Information

1608 Beacon Street, Waban, 02468

Volunteer to Staff the Library contact the WIS

 

Officers And Board Members: Roles and Responsibilities

President

Theresa Fitzpatrick email - tabilel@yahoo.com

  • Uphold the Mission of the WIS
  • Oversee committees; assist in setting and reaching goals
  • Serve as liaison between WIS/Aldermen and City Hall
  • Communicate with other neighborhood organizations
  • Ensure consistent message is delivered to the community from WIS
  • Serve on the Executive Committee
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