Applications Are Now Open for 2023 to 2024 Teen Advisory Boards

Teens wanted! Let your voices be heard as the library looks for input on programs, services and new initiatives for you and your peers. Applications are being accepted for our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) from through October 15. Members of TAB:  

• Gain leadership and teamwork skills  
• Create a teen-led community service project in their local region  
• Advise their local branches with ideas for new programs, services and initiatives for teens  
• Earn service-learning hours
• Make new friends  

Expectations 

TAB is a five-month commitment from November through March for middle and high school students. Selected teens are expected to:   

• Attend a monthly meeting from November through March at a branch in their local region—View meeting dates and times below.
• Actively participate in the creation of a community service project  
• Work well in a team, as well as independently  
• Have excellent communication skills  

How to Apply 

This is a competitive application process. TAB members are selected based on a variety of criteria, including proper and thoughtful completion of the application, timely submission of the application, availability and the number of teens that apply per branch. Fifteen teens for each of the three regions will be selected. All applicants will be notified of their application status by Wednesday, November 1.  

Complete an Application  

• Central  
• Eastern  
• Western