Volunteering at the Mayne Island #Library

I’ve been volunteering at the Mayne Island library for about ten years. I work at the front desk—where I sign books in and out; re-shelve books; help patrons find books; and etcetera—for two-hours once a month. It’s not a taxing position—as long as you remember all the little things you’re supposed to do.

This summer I took a break from the library to focus on writing my manuscript. Last week I returned to the library. I was apprehensive. Would I remember everything?

Walking in, I was overwhelmed by the number of books waiting to be processed.

What comes first? How do I do that again? Am I sure that’s how I’m supposed to do that? Doubts riddled my mind.

Thankfully I remembered the existence and location of a carefully compiled procedure manual. Glancing through it helped refresh my memory.

All these books… How can I sign them all in? How can I sign them all out? How can I shelve them all? I…I…

Thankfully, three fellow volunteers popped in to check on me. Finding me in need, they dove right in and made my shift run smoothly. You know who you are. And this is me saying Thank you.

So if you ever wanted to volunteer at the Mayne Island library go for it. It’s a friendly, supportive and fun place to work.
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Oh, yes and...
ArtCraft seasonal gallery on Salt Spring Island has closed for another year. And I'm on the ferry sailing over to collect my cheque and my knitting. Hopefully the first is large--the latter small.
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Mayne Island library by Leanne Dyck, tour guide

Welcome to Mayne Island, BC. I know you love books so boy do I have a destination for you...

When I moved to Mayne Island the library was on the main street where  Sunny Mayne Bakery Cafe is located now. It moved across the street to its present location in 2004. 

 I volunteered at the library for a few years--mainly at the front desk but also as a children's storytime reader. The librarians are mainly volunteers with one paid librarian. 

Let's step inside so you can look around...

This is how it looked when I sat in this chair.

A few years ago the library had a major facelift, but it still has one of the best views on the island.