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Teen Volunteers at Finkelstein Memorial Library: Teen Library Council (TLC)

Everything you need to know to volunteer at Finkelstein Memorial Library!

TLC Agreement

Click here for TLC Agreement PDF.

Other Important Dates

Other Important Dates:

The Great Give Back: Closet Refresh
- Sunday, October 13, 2024
TLC Annual Event
- TBA, Spring 2025

TLC Description

Have your voice heard (and earn volunteer hours for it)! TLC members and our Teen Librarian meet once a month to discuss ways to improve the library experience for teens and work on planning their own annual "For Teens By Teens" event. Come in person or join us on Zoom! Snacks and drinks provided for in-person attendees.

TLC MEMBERS CAN ENJOY THESE EXCLUSIVE PERKS:

Eligibility for a $1000 college scholarship;
Community service hours for all TLC meetings and events;
TLC looks great on a résumé and/or college/job application;
Opportunity to get a great job or college reference;
A guaranteed interview for a paid page (shelver) job at the library (when openings are available);
Influence/plan teen programs;
Help choose YA books for our library’s collection;
Earn exclusive rewards with a TLC Rewards Card!

TLC Rewards

TLC REWARDS CARD

Collect exclusive rewards throughout the school year! Each card you complete can be traded in for one special prize. See back of card for ways to collect rewards.

Ways to collect rewards:

Attend a TLC meeting;
Bring friends to TLC meetings (one punch for each new person);
Attend a program;
Bring a friend to a program (one punch for each friend);
Join our Discord channel (go to the roles channel and pick TLC);
Join our Remind App communications (click link or text FMLTLC to 81010);
Participate in TLC events;
Follow our YS Instagram account (FinkelsteinLibraryYS);
Share our posts to your Instagram story (must tag us);
Show exemplary leadership skills;
Impress Jaimie with your acts of kindness, helpful suggestions, and other displays of awesomeness.