Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. The program is free but you must register. Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. The San Jose Public Library, Bascom Branch, is hosting STEAM activities this summer. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.

San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for museums and libraries. San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information.

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