Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library upcoming events

Volunteer Shifts-Wed Set Up (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Needs: Wed, Nov 4, 830am: SET UP starts at 7:30am for about 3 or 4 hours for heavy lifters, if you are NOT a heavy lifter, you are free to come at 8am or later. If you have neighbors or organization members with strength, recruit them to help organize book boxes (weighing 30 pounds), taking them on and off rolling carts. There is plenty of work for volunteers that is NOT heavy lifting, too.

*** to Register another person for this shift (a guest), you have the ability to either finish your registration, or you can choose to register a guest. After you click the Add guest button, a full event registration form appears for the guest. Please email Booksale@fernandinafol.org for assistance.

Volunteer Shifts-Wed Greeter (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Greeter role has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:20am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (shift ends at 3pm on Sat)

Shift 3: 2:30-5pm (no shift 3 on Sat)(Board members will cover Wednesday)

***this role is seated at entrance lobby of sale to greet shoppers.

-Be familiar with FOL membership to answer questions.

-Hand out location maps for sale items and emphasize prices can be found on reverse side. Encourage joining/becoming FOL member.

-Hand out library materials/pamphlets provided by library staff and FOL board.

Transition to next shift when new shift volunteers arrive.

Volunteer Shifts-Wed Cashier (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Cashier roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (For Saturday shift stops at 3pm)

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts-Wed Merchandiser (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Merchandiser role has up to 3 shifts on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:20am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (Saturday shift ends at 3pm)

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

***This role is standing only, the “Merchandiser” role organizes books on the tabletops & assists shoppers in finding books & escorts shoppers outside with rolling cart of large volume purchases and waits while buyer relocates car to sale entrance to make loading purchase easier.

Volunteer Shifts-Wed Counter (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Counter roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

***this counter role is seated. Prior to checkout, this volunteer counts a buyer’s purchases and writes # purchased by type of item on a pre-printed sheet

Volunteer Shifts-Thur Counter (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Counter roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wed, Nov 4 there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

***this counter role is seated. Prior to checkout, this volunteer counts a buyer’s purchases and writes # purchased by type of item on a pre-printed sheet

Volunteer Shifts-Thur Greeter (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Greeter role has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:20am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (shift ends at 3pm on Sat)

Shift 3: 2:30-5pm (no shift 3 on Sat.) (Board members will cover Wednesday)

***this role is seated at entrance lobby of sale to greet shoppers each.

-Be familiar with FOL membership to answer questions. \

-Hand out location maps for sale items and emphasize prices can be found on reverse side.

-Hand out library materials/pamphlets provided by library staff and FOL board.

-Transition to next shift when new shift volunteers arrive.

Volunteer Shifts-Thur Cashier (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Cashier role, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-3pm

Shift 3pm - 5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts-Thur Merchandiser (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Merchandiser role has up to 3 shifts on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:20am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (Saturday shift ends at 3pm)

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:45-6pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts-Fri Counter (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Counter roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

***this counter role is seated. Prior to checkout, this volunteer counts a buyer’s purchases and writes # purchased by type of item to a pre-printed sheet

Volunteer Shifts-Fri Greeter (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Greeter role has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:20am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (shift ends at 3pm on Saturday)

Shift 3: 2:30-5pm (no shift 3 on Sat)(Board members will cover Wednesday)

***this role is seated at entrance lobby of sale to greet shoppers

- Be familiar with FOL membership to answer questions.

-Hand out location maps for sale items and emphasize prices can be found on reverse side.

-Hand out library materials/pamphlets provided by library staff and FOL board.

-Transition to next shift when new shift volunteers arrive.

Volunteer Shifts-Fri Merchandiser (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Merchandiser role has up to 3 shifts on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:20am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:45-6pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts-Fri Cashier (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Cashier roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts-Sat Counter (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Counter roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (for Saturday, need only 1 counter Shift 2)

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:30-6pm shift)

***this counter role is seated. Prior to checkout, this volunteer counts a buyer’s purchases and writes # purchased by type of item on a pre-printed sheet

Volunteer Shifts-Sat Greeter (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Greeter role has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (shift ends at 3 pm on Sat)

Shift 3: 2:30-5pm (no shift 3 on Sat)(Board members will cover Wednesday)

***this role is seated at entrance lobby of sale to greet shoppers.

-Be familiar with FOL membership to answer questions.

-Hand out location maps for sale items and emphasize prices can be found on reverse side.

- Hand out library materials/pamphlets provided by library staff and FOL board.

Transition to next shift when new shift volunteers arrive.

Volunteer Shifts-Sat Merchandiser (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Merchandiser role has up to 3 shifts on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (Saturday shift ends at 3pm)

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 2:45-6pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts-Sat Cashier (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Cashier roles, has 3 shifts of at least 2 volunteers on each sale day

Shift 1: 9:15am-12pm

Shift 2: 12pm-2:30pm (Saturday ends at 3pm)

Shift 3: 2:30pm-5pm (for Wednesday there is only a 3:30-7pm shift)

Volunteer Shifts- Sat Break Down (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 3pm begins break down of sale. Most of Saturday is standing.

Please recruit your strong neighbors and organization members with strength to help lift book boxes (weighing 30 pounds) on and off rolling carts for about 2 hours starting shortly after 3pm

There is also plenty of work for volunteers that is NOT heavy lifting. The Basketball gym must be returned to “game ready” condition after the sale.