Teen Advisory Board
The Lewes Public Library aims to better serve teen patrons through guidance provided by the Teen Advisory Board.
What is the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)?
TAB is a group of teens who participate in and influence the functioning of the library, focusing on teen programs and the Young Adult library collection. TAB provides a forum to have opinions and suggestions for the library heard. Members of TAB have the opportunity to gain volunteer hours and to apply for leadership positions within the Board.
- Suggest and brainstorm new teen activities for the library.
- Provide input on which Young Adult books and materials are added to the library collection.
- Regularly attend monthly meetings.
- Assist with at least 3 teen programs per year.
- Additional projects and tasks as determined by the Board.
Students in grades 6-12 who:
- Attend the Cape Henlopen School District -or-
- Are homeschooled and live in the Lewes area -or-
- Attend school elsewhere and use Lewes as their home library.
- Serve a term of at least one academic year (September-May).
- Be respectful of the opinions of others.
- Represent the library with integrity and courtesy.
- Monthly board meetings (1 hour per month).
- Additional time as needed for planning, activities, and volunteer service.
- Board members directly improve and enhance the library’s teen program.
- Members will develop planning, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership opportunities within the board are available.
- Participation qualifies for community service hours.
- Involvement may be included on college and/or job applications.
- Reference letters for college and/or job applications will be provided.
If you have questions regarding this opportunity please email leweslibraryteens@gmail.com or call (302) 645-2733.
- Download a printout of this information.
- Download for a Teen Advisory Board Membership Application.
- Join us for a TAB meeting
Board Meeting Information and Minutes
TAB meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Delaware Room.
Meetings are open to the public (teens). You do not need to be a member to come to meetings but you do need to be a member to vote.
Read over TAB Information Sheet and fill out an application if you would like to become an official Lewes Public Library Teen Advisory Board Member.
- Ella Walker, President
- Ava Lenz, Vice President
- Mia Dorsch, Secretary
- Sophia Chilelli, Engagement Manager
- Thomas Blair, Member at Large
- Nolan Rogers, Member at Large
- Jack Burbage, Member at Large
- Colin Phelps, Member at Large
- Audrey White, Member at Large
- Liam Ramsey, Member at Large
- Isaiah Magathan, Member at Large
*We are currently seeking a Secretary. If you would like more information on this position, come to a TAB meeting or email: ava.lenz@lib.de.us.
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