Teen Advisory Board

Applications for the 2020-2021 year are now closed. Email TAB@milwaukee.gov if you have any questions.

Have Fun, Get Involved, Make a Difference @ Your Library!

The Milwaukee Public Library invites YOU to join its Teen Advisory Board (TAB). We will be accepting applications for the 2020-2021 School Year through August 31, 2020. Apply by filling out the form below!

Being a Teen Advisory Board member is a great way to:

• Earn volunteer/community service hours
• Earn a stipend for participating ($100 per semester, $200 total)
• Design and lead library programs
• Advise on library projects
• Friends and fun at every virtual meeting!

To qualify for TAB a membership and stipend, candidates must:

• Be in grades 8-12
• Attend two required meetings, one in October and one in January 2021, on scheduled Tuesday nights.
• Complete 3 of the 7 engagement options/semester:

  • MPL Teen Social Media Takeover

  • Attend the 2-3 optional meetings each semester

  • Support for Makerspace Facilitators

  • Video Book Talks for MPL’s YouTube Channel

  • Develop a Virtual Program for Teens

  • Spread the word! Share library programs with your friends!

  • Attend or view at least 2 teen programs a semester

2020-2021 virtual TAB Meetings will be once a month on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting dates to be announced at a later date.

Need more info? Email TAB@milwaukee.gov.  

The Milwaukee Public Library Teen Advisory Board is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.