Looking for something to do this summer? Have a look at this list of July events put together by our teen librarian!
- Download TAB application here.
What is a Teen Advisory Board?
A library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short) is a group of teens that meets monthly throughout the year at the library. TAB works with the YA/Teen Librarian, Ciara, to improve teen programs and the Teen Zone. Basically, the mission of TAB is to take ownership of teen services at the library and help turn it into what you want the library to be.
When is TAB?
TAB meets monthly, on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm . We’ll meet in the Teen Zone in the 2nd floor of Rawlings. Meetings will be 1-2 hours long.
Who is eligible for TAB?
TAB is open to anyone aged 13-18 from Pueblo.
What do I get out of it?
- A voice in deciding what cool stuff the library can offer for teens.
- If you need volunteer hours for school or some other reason, participation in TAB counts toward that goal.
- A chance to make new friends outside your school experience.
- The infinite gratitude of the YA/Teen librarian.
- TAB membership looks good on resumes and college applications.
What actually happens at TAB meetings?
Sometimes Ciara will have a list of event ideas, and TAB will comment and vote on whether or not they want the library to make those ideas a reality. TAB also offer their own ideas for events or clubs, and plan them themselves. Each year, TAB has a budget with which to plan its own project – that project can be library-focused on Pueblo-focused. Your imagination is the limit.Past TABs have made films, run anime festivals, and developed intergenerational programs.
TAB members also do things like:
- Help increase teen participation in summer reading (use your imagination!)
- Devise teen programming
- Bring ideas for programs or events that teens could run for other groups (either kids, adults, or older adults)
- Write book reviews to be displayed in books in the stacks.
- Decorate Teen Zone
- Create book displays
- Plan themed parties for “holidays”
- Help staff with family programs
- Use your voice to affect your space, your library, and potentially your broader community!
What if I can’t make it to every meeting?
That’s totally okay. Sometimes you might have an event at school, a family conflict, or maybe just too much homework. Some TAB members only come in the spring because they play a sport/are in plays/do something else that has practice at our meeting time in one seasonl. All we ask is that you come when you can, and try to let us know when you can’t.
How do I sign up?
If you are interested, submit the form below or print out an application here or ask at the Teen Desk or Youth Services Desk for a Teen Advisory Board application. If they’re around, introduce yourself to the YA/Teen librarian and ask any questions you might have. They like it when people talk to them… you can also call: 719-553-0207 or email: ciara.kehoe@pueblolibrary.org
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