A Lending Library at the Center? Who knew? The Volunteers did.

The Ernest Holmes Lending Library holds a special corner of our community, tucked upstairs above the coffee serving area of the Social Hall. It is open every Sunday from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and it runs entirely on the dedication of volunteers, guided by head librarian Matthew Duran.

Anyone who has borrowed a class textbook, browsed a shelf of audio recordings, or found an unexpected book on a subject close to their heart has felt the care that goes into this space. Volunteers check materials in and out, keep the collection organized, welcome new patrons through the application process, and receive the donated books, audio, and video recordings that keep the library growing.

This work asks for patience and a love of books, and our library volunteers bring both in full measure. Their steady presence, week after week, gives this community a place to learn, borrow, and return, one book at a time.

Thank you to every volunteer who has given time to the Ernest Holmes Lending Library. The gift of a well-kept library is easy to overlook and deeply valuable.

An Invitation

If books hold meaning for you, or if you enjoy the rhythm of a Sunday morning spent among shelves and patrons, the library welcomes new volunteers. No special experience is required, only an interest in helping this resource continue to serve our community.

Reach out to info@cslsr.org if you have interest in volunteering with the Ernest Holmes Lending Library. A member of our team will follow up with details on current needs.

Thank you to everyone who has cared for this collection and the people who use it. This community is richer because of you.

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We're Passing the Baton, is it to you?

We have mentioned before that we are intending to gradually scale back on bookstore duties and eventually step down completely. We are actively seeking people to help in the following areas: advertising, computer skills (Excel, Word), social media, graphic art (creative signage), special events, deep cleaning and the BIG ONE...retail management and retail buying skills. Passing the baton Yes, we wish to pass on the management of the store to new volunteers, preferably a manager and assistant manager (or perhaps a management team). In this store's management, the most important and time-consuming tasks are ordering product, input of product and managing the product. We would train and continue to advise (if necessary) to ensure a smooth transition of leadership in the two basic areas of gift items and books. For a while, we wish to retain the decorating portion of managing the store. Managing the store is a HUGE responsibility, but the rewards are ten...

Meet your extraordinary Board Trustee and Treasurer, Karen Hatten.

and....Karen wears many hats in Service to our community. On most Sunday mornings she can be found greeting guest and welcoming newcomers. Thank you Karen for your love and service to our spiritual community.

How to Volunteer

Please email the member of staff next to the area you are interested in and we will contact you. Landscape and gardening - william.abel@cslsr.org Sunday hospitality - linda.hann@cslsr.org Facility housekeeping - william.abel@cslsr.org Video team - christopher.fritzsche@cslsr.org Facility projects (painting, organizing, repair) - william.abel@cslsr.org Skilled help (electrical, plumbing, etc.) - william.abel@cslsr.org Event Parking Lot surveillance - william.abel@cslsr.org Zoom tech - russ.legear@cslsr.org "When we serve others, we gain more than hope. We gain energy." — Margaret J. Wheatley in Turning to One Another "All acts of service are meaningless unless they are given with love." — Sai Baba in Wisdom from World Religions by Sir John Templeton

Volunteer Community at the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

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