The Norman Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with the eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival.

The library needs groups of two to six students working two- to three-hour shifts either day. Free food will be available and students can learn more about future volunteer opportunities.

Those interested in helping should contact the event’s co-chair Julie Myers at 405-701-2630 to coordinate volunteer times.

“A lot of people may not know why we hold the festival, but the library offers a lot of bilingual services. It introduces the library to Spanish-speakers, which can otherwise be a scary place,” Myers said.

The festival takes place at the library, 225 N. Webster Ave., and is free to the open public.

The gala starts 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and the main portion of the festival takes place 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12.