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volunteers
Capitan Public Library is operated by an all-volunteer staff of over 30 Lincoln County residents. Each year volunteers log more than 5000 hours of amazing support.

New volunteers are always welcome. Opportunities include a regular assignment of one four-hour shift once per week. Others assist with special projects or fill-in as a substitute volunteer during library hours.

If you have an interest in being part of this remarkable community effort, please contact the librarian.


Volunteer Recognition

New Mexico Library Association
www.nmla.org

Maxine Schrup, 2000
One of the founding members of the Capitan Public Library and recipient of the New Mexico Library Amigo Award. She was instrumental in getting financial support through donations, baked goods sales, and garage sales to help establish the public library. She became a certified librarian and trained an army of volunteers.

Raymond Schrup, 2000
Recipient of the New Mexico Library Amigo Award. He helped build shelves, designed fliers, posters, forms, and advertisements for the Capitan Public Library. He donated $100 every month for the first year to help pay the utility bills.

NMLA New Mexico Library Amigo Award
Made to an individual (friend, volunteer, trustee, board member, other citizen, or other non-certified personnel) whose work on behalf of the local library has resulted in significant progress and/or achievement for that library; or in recognition of work in the promotion of library service within the state.

NMLA has been giving awards since 1957 to honor those who have made an important contribution on behalf of New Mexico libraries. Follow link for a complete list of recipients.