Get Involved
Hey Teens! Would you like to:
- Meet new people?
- Become involved and make a difference in your community?
- Make your voice heard and have your ideas matter?
- Help library patrons, staff and you community?
- Be an advocate for Teens in your community?
- Complete requirements for service and volunteer hours?
- Gain experience for college applications and resumes?
- DO ALL THIS AND HAVE FUN?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we would like to invite you to consider becoming a Teen Advisory Board Member or a Teen Volunteer!
The requirements are simple, you must:
- Be in grades 6-12.
- Complete a volunteer form or Library Crew application and have parental or guardian permission.
TAB (Teen Advisory Boards):
These are groups made up of teens in grades 6-12 that advise their specific branch in making decisions/providing ideas to help promote teen services. Not all branches have TABs, so please contact your local KDL branch to see if a TAB is currently in place. In the past, TAB members have had input into the design and décor of teen spaces, programming ideas, and prizes. They may also advise librarians on selection of materials, and participate in shopping trips to buy materials for their branch. A brochure and application is available on the Teen Page. Download the TAB brochure and application (PDF).
The Library Crew (TLC):
If you are entering grades 6-12 you may apply at your local KDL branch, or online, during the month of May. Participants must attend an orientation session. Typical tasks include signing up kids and teens for Summer Reading, cleaning books, assisting with programs, creating programs for young children, making bulletin boards, decorating for Summer Reading Club. (This is a summer-only volunteer program).
Some branches accept Teen Volunteers year-round. Tasks vary by branch, and applications must be picked up at that branch location.
Get involved @ your library. Become a TAB member or Teen Volunteer!
