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Library Youth Ambassadors

library youth ambassador service project

Library Youth Ambassadors

 

The Library Youth Ambassadors of Arlington Public Library began in Fall 2018 as a way for teens to provide input on library programs and services. This group is open to all teens who live or attend school in the City of Arlington. Teens are required to register as approved City volunteers (link to volunteer page) so that they may receive volunteer hours from the library. All teens may use the hours they spend as part of community service hours for their schools. 

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday during the school year from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Members must attend 60% of the meetings to remain active. 

Applications for Library Youth Ambassadors for the new school year opens in May. Applications close on July 31. Staff will reach out to accepted applicants on August 15.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/g/88P29BmYWX

Past Projects

  • Serving as a focus group for creating library programs aimed at teens.
  • Creating and planning programs for teens, such as Teen Plant Club, Happy Little Accidents, Teen Puzzle Club.
  • Putting together SRC prize packs for teens (e.g. Anime, Sports, Brain Teasers, Cooking, Stationary).
  • Suggesting new materials for the library collection, especially for teens.
  • Testing out potential virtual activities for teen programs.
  • Providing feedback on the Young Adult Area in the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.
  • Doing service projects for the community, such as making cards for senior centers or children's hospitals.