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2026 Otranto Spring Book Sale

Looking to volunteer at our Spring Book Sale?

You have come to the right spot! We will be back at Otranto Library for our 2026 Spring Book Sale and are once again looking for volunteers.. Volunteer opportunities include:
 
  • Set Up (Unpacking boxes on to tables).
  • Floor Assistance (organizing books during the book sale)
  • Cashier (must be comfortable using electronic devices to take payments)
  • Take Down (pack remaining books in boxes and move materials and boxes on to pallets)
  • Managing the table for dealers 
Please fill out the information below to register to volunteer. If there is a specific job that you would like to do, please indicate it on your registration.  Please understand that we will make every effort to accomodate requests, but the particular job you request may not be available.  Once you submit this form, you are registered and you should receive a confirmation email.  If you do not get an email the registration did not go through. We are a volunteer non-profit organization that relies heavily on our volunteers so for any reason you cannot make it, please cancel your slot within 24 hours of your start time. If you can not cancel your volunteer slot or need to do so within 24 hrs. of the sale, please contact us by email at director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org.
 
With our increasing costs, we have had to make an adjustment to our volunteer thank you program.   We would like to offer each volunteer a $6.00 coupon. The amount is equal to cost of a new hardback fiction book. The coupons are available one to a person, regardless of the number of shifts worked.  Please note that the coupon must be used at the sale for which you volunteered and no partial credits are available. We recommend that you bring a closeable container of water with you and consider having a light sweater or jacket available as the room can sometimes feel cool. We do not provide water or snacks at our Branch sales due to limited space. 
 
Questions?
Please email director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org. 

To learn more about Charleston FRIENDS of the Library or to donate, please visit www.charlestonlibraryfriends.org. Thank you for your continued support in being a friend of Charleston FRIENDS of the Library.


Otranto Library Branch 2261 Otranto Rd N Charleston SC 29406

Volunteer Opportunities

Table Set Up
Volunteers will be moving boxes from pallets to tables and unpacking boxes. Boxes weigh approximately 40 pounds. People also needed to create half boxes for use in children's set up.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 11:45 AM - 3:00 PM 10 volunteers needed
7 spots left
Diane L.
Rick K.
Joy W.
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Member Event
3 volunteers will be needed for floor assistance (organizing books during the book sale, customer service, etc.) 3 volunteers will be needed for Cashier (must be comfortable using electronic devices to take payments) 2 volunteers will be needed to help with the Dealers table
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM Full !
LaToya J.
Kate E.
Alyssa M.
Rick K.
Ester P.
May W.
Sarah C.
Shana H.
Martha D.
Friday Morning
3 volunteers will be needed for floor assistance (organizing books during the book sale, customer service, etc.) 2 volunteers will be needed for Cashier (must be comfortable using electronic devices to take payments) 1 volunteer will be needed to assist the Dealers Table
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM 6 volunteers needed
2 spots left
Chris S.
Lillian L.
Aashini S.
Melinda D.
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Friday Afternoon
3 volunteers will be needed for floor assistance (organizing books during the book sale, customer service, etc.) 2 volunteers will be needed for Cashier (must be comfortable using electronic devices to take payments) 1 volunteer will be needed to assist the Dealers Table
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 1:15 PM - 5:30 PM Full !
LaToya J.
Kate E.
Beverly B.
May W.
SHANNON M.
Phyllis R.
Saturday Morning
3 volunteers will be needed for floor assistance (organizing books during the book sale, customer service, etc.) 2 volunteers will be needed for Cashier (must be comfortable using electronic devices to take payments) 1 volunteer will be needed to assist the Dealers Table
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM 6 volunteers needed
1 spots left
Betty Jane (BJ) M.
Maren M.
SHANNON M.
Martha D.
Lauren S.
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Saturday Afternoon
3-4 volunteers will be needed for floor assistance (organizing books during the book sale, customer service, etc.) 2 volunteers will be needed for Cashier (must be comfortable using electronic devices to take payments) 1 volunteer will be needed to assist the Dealers Table
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 12:15 PM - 3:30 PM Full !
Shirley G.
Kate E.
Robert S.
Jillian H.
Lillian L.
Take Down
Volunteers will pack the remaining books in boxes and break down the room. This may involve lifting heavy boxes.
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM 10 volunteers needed
9 spots left
Joy W.
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