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.
Click here to view the TAB bylaws.
- 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 closed to the public. Only official Teen Advisory Board members may come to meetings.
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.
- Francesca Joella, President
- Christian Bjorklund, Advisor
- Mia Dorsch, Advisor
- Hayden Lenz, Vice President
- William Dorsch, Secretary
- Aiden Wilkinson, Member at Large
- Benjj Chau, Member at Large
- Jason Baker, Member at Large
- Lucy Fisher, Member at Large
- Macey Lenz, Member at Large
- Will DiPaolo. Member at Large
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