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Volunteer Opp: Finger Puppet Craftsperson

By WTOP Staff

The Columbia Pike Branch Library is seeking a volunteer finger puppet craftsperson.

From the Volunteer Arlington listing:

If you enjoy working with your hands, consider creating finger puppets for children’s story time. They will be used for singing songs or saying nursery rhymes. Some favorites are “Jack & Jill”, “Little White Duck” and “This is the Beehive.” The puppets may be knitted, crocheted, cut out of felt, or drawn on paper.

The work place is of your choosing as our the hours.

We need someone who enjoys working with their hands and is dependable. Felt will be supplied. Those 18 years and older must consent to a background check.

The Columbia Pike Branch Library is also seeking a library service desk staffer, while Arlington Central Library is looking for a help desk staffer.

Interested parties should contact volunteer coordinator Barbara Dean via phone (703-228-7688) or email.

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