Tween / Teen Advisory Board
🎤 Calling All Tweens & Teens! 🎉
Want to make a difference in your community and have your voice heard?
Join our Tween/Teen Advisory Board — A space where your ideas, creativity, and opinions are valued. We will discuss topics that matter to you and collaborate on planning engaging events, programs, and initiatives.
💬 Share your thoughts.
🤝 Meet new friends.
🎯 Make an impact.
This is your space to speak up, get involved, and have fun while doing it! Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to hang out with people who get you.
📅 Save the date & join us—We can’t wait to see you!
Meetings: Monthly, Every 2nd Wednesday @ 5:30 PM
Grades 6th - 12th
- 📝 Please Note:
Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the Tween/Teen Advisory Board. If there are no current openings, your application will be kept on file for up to one year for future consideration. - ⚠️ Important:
At this time, we are not serving as a site for community service connected to juvenile (youth) probation.
📝 How to Apply
- Fill out the online application form below or pick up a printed copy at the library front desk.
- Applicants 17 and younger must return a signed paper form with a parent/guardian signature.
- Applicants 16 and older will need to pass a criminal background check.
- Acceptance is not guaranteed, but all applications will be kept on file for one year if no current openings exist.
- Note: The library is not accepting community service applicants connected to juvenile probation at this time.
This is for those who have an interest in becoming a member of the preteen/teen advisory board (TAB). We meet every third Wednesday of the Month at 5:30 pm, this is for those in grades 6th-12th. Snacks will be provided.
📬 If accepted, you’ll be contacted using the preferred method listed on your application.
❓What is TAB?
TAB is a group of tweens and teens who help the library design, plan, and improve services and events just for them.
👥 Who Can Join?
Membership is open to:
- Tweens: Ages 8–12
- Teens: Ages 13–18
Must be currently enrolled in public, private, or homeschool programs for elementary, middle, or high school.
❤️ Why Join TAB?
- Help shape programs and services for youth at the library and in the community
- Plan fun events, displays, service projects, and more
- Earn community service hours
- Build leadership, teamwork, and job skills
- Add meaningful experience to your resume and college applications
- Meet new friends and have fun doing it!
🤝 TAB Member Expectations
TAB members are expected to:
- Attend monthly meetings or notify staff if you can’t attend
- Participate actively—share your ideas and work with your peers
- Represent the library positively in your community
- Volunteer at at least 2 tween/teen library programs per year