Gain skills and give
back to your community.
Gain skills and experience, make friends, and give back to your community.
Teen Councils
In-person teen councils are currently available at the following locations:
- Eatonville: The last Thursday of the month at 4 p.m., starting Thursday, Oct. 26
- Fife: Second Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m., starting Monday, Sept. 11
- Graham: First Tuesdays of the month at 4 p.m., starting Tuesday, Nov. 7
- Milton/Edgewood: Fourth Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m., starting Monday, Sept. 25
- Parkland/Spanaway – Summit: First Friday of the month at 4 p.m., starting Friday, Nov. 3
- South Hill: Every other Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., starting Tuesday, Oct. 10
- University Place: Second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 4:30 PM, starting Thursday, Sept. 28
This fall we are also offering a virtual teen council, open to all teens ages 13-18 in Pierce County. Virtual Teen Council will meet on Zoom every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., starting Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Email us for more information.
What to Expect
Participants in Teen Councils can expect to receive:
- One hour of volunteer service per meeting attended.
- Mentorship from library staff.
- Opportunities to steer library programs and services.
- Leadership experience.
Participants will:
- Assist library staff in creating and hosting teen programs.
- Design book displays.
- Create social media content for the @PCLTeens Instagram account.
- Assist in library activities and special projects.
- Meet new people.
- Play games.
Eligibility
There is no application process for Teen Council. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to attend.
Teen Volunteer League
Teen Volunteer League is an annual summer program for youth ages 14 – 18. Gain skills and experience, make friends and give back to your community! Applications open annually in late spring and space is limited.
Meet with other teens online to create the library community you want to see, all while building your resume, earning volunteer service hours, receiving training and learning job skills from home.
Email us if you have questions.
What to Expect
Teen Volunteers can expect to receive:
- At least 15 hours of community service
- Resume support and job skills training
- Mentorship from library staff
- Access to community resources
- Leadership experience
Teen Volunteers will:
- Co-design a teen volunteering program that benefits teens, the library and the community.
- Explore and research leadership development for teens.
- Assist in library activities and special projects.
Eligibility
Teens ages 14 – 18 invited to apply!
Some technology and internet access required to send and receive e-mails. Meetings will happen twice weekly over Zoom and volunteers will collaborate using free online tools with librarian support.
Off-line alternatives for meeting attendance and online participation may be provided.
Save the Date
Applications for the 2023 session are now closed. Please check back in April 2024 for information on Teen Volunteer League 2024.
