1. Community Outreach Services
Karla Webb

2. 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
Mention that community groups include ethnic neighborhood councils, religious organizations, and civic groups.

3. About the Library Consists of 10 libraries Bookmobile Digital library
Four central libraries with in-depth collections
Six neighborhood branch libraries
Bookmobile
Digital library

4. Special Events & Programs
Deaf History Month: May
National Literacy Month: September

5. Branch Libraries Bay view Branch Kent Road Branch
Milford University Branch
Morningside Branch
Weeping Log River Branch
Wilderness Beach Branch

6. Volunteer Opportunities
Literacy Tutors
Computer Instructors
Children’s Hour Story Tellers
After-school story hour
Book mobile story hour

7. 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

8. 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