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Mosaic is an annual language arts program for middle school students to showcase their creative talents and express their cultural identities. The program is held in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Entries are in the category of essay, short story, or poem (including a spoken word or written version of a rap) and allow students to creatively express their personal reflections on diversity and culture.

There are writing workshops where registrants will receive hands-on instruction on the writing process, strategy for adding focus to your writing, engage in writing prompts, read like a writer, and more!

Students should encourage their English teachers to register for the Mosaic Program at: https://www.folmc.org/events-calendar/mosaic/teachers/. 

Please Note: This project is not for individual student volunteers but rather for student classes that have a school staff member as a sponsor to supervise and monitor the student service.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.

Book Sorter Volunteer Engagement Opportunities  

Are you passionate about books? Do you love reading and sharing your thoughts about them? Do you believe in the incredible impact of public libraries? If so, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. 

Become a Book Sorter with Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD (FOLMC).  

As a Book Sorter, you will work at one of 18 library locations throughout Montgomery County. Your efforts will help keep our branch book sales well stocked and contribute to raising essential funds to support the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL).  

Who We Are  

Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and promotes lifelong learning in Montgomery County, MD. FOLMC provides supplemental funding, programs, and materials and equipment to MCPL to augment public funding. The organization also operates two used bookstores in Rockville and Wheaton, MD. 

Why Volunteer with FOLMC?  

Share your passion for books and libraries.  

Support public libraries and their critical community programs.  

Engage with fellow book lovers and library enthusiasts.  

Help ensure library resources continue to thrive.  

Book Sorter Duties Include:  

Honor booksales at MCPL Branches rely on volunteers for tasks including sorting and shelving. Volunteering is an active position requiring bending, lifting, stretching, and shifting boxes of books up to 40lbs on occasion.  FOLMC is interested mainly in long-term volunteers to ensure consistency of sales. 

Ready to Volunteer? Sign Up here. Let’s make 2025 the best yet for our public libraries!

Our board is a dedicated group of working and retired professionals who have a passion for Montgomery County Public Libraries. They provide guidance, leadership, oversight, and extra pairs of hands to our small staff on a wide variety of projects.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

If you have skills in finance, fundraising, human resources, or marketing, or if you know someone who does, please submit an application online at http://www.folmc.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/.

Board members serve one three-year term and may be reappointed for up to two additional terms. Board members must attend quarterly meetings and participate on two committees, such as:

- finance,

- programs & marketing, -

- fundraising,

- strategic planning,

- advocacy, etc.

The application process includes a nomination application, interview, and reference check.

Learn more about FOLMC at www.folmc.org.