Teen Advisory Board

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

The Milwaukee Public Library invites YOU to apply for the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). We will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year through August 18th, 2025. 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
Meet friends and have fun at every meeting!

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

Must be 13 -18 years old entering grades 8th - 12th.
Attend 3 out of 4 meetings each semester.
Volunteer for an additional 12 hours per semester at the Library (~3 hours per month)
Be a resident of the City of Milwaukee

TAB Meetings will be held once a month on Monday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell St Branch location in the Community Room.

Fall 2025 meeting dates:

Monday, September 15
Monday, October 20
Monday, November 17
Monday, December 15

Spring 2026 meeting dates:

Monday, January 12
Monday, February 9
Monday, March 16
Monday, April 20
Monday, May 18

Additional required TAB programs:

Teen Art Gallery Night, Monday, November 24, 2025, at the East Branch
Teen Poetry Fest, Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Mitchell Street Branch

Need more info? Email TAB@milwaukee.gov.

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

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Age *

Grade Entering *

School Attending *

Street Address *

State *

City *

Zip Code *

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone Number *

Which Milwaukee Public Library is your 'home' library? (This is where you will pick up stipends and other TAB-related materials).

What are your interests and hobbies? *

What strengths or personal attributes would make you a good TAB member? *

What are two new programs or events you’d like to see at the library for teens and why? *

If you were a book in the library, which book would you be? *

Do you have any prior obligations that may affect your ability to participate in TAB? *

Do you have reliable transportation to and from monthly TAB meetings? * Yes No

Teen Advisory Board Testimonials

“I have always been an avid library member ever since I was little, and I remember seeing posters for the Teen Advisory Board. I always thought it was such a cool idea, like being a VIP library member, and signed up immediately when I was old enough. As I have discovered during my tenure so far as a TAB member, it really is like being a VIP library member. I got to help out with arts and crafts stations, get to know the librarians, and even see behind-the-scenes library locations. If you are the type to beg your parents to go to the library, consider joining TAB to level up your library status.“
- Raya, TAB Member

"Being a part of TAB has really helped me feel connected to my library and to other teens. I used to have trouble finding people who were just as passionate about the library as I was, but this group helped me form connections and feel like I was a part of something greater. I found the interactions and volunteer opportunities to be perfect for my skills and growing mind. Since I am moving on to college, I can no longer be a part of TAB; however, I will continue to do my best to help communities like TAB function and expand. I am very grateful to have been a part of TAB for two years."

-Kyla H.

“TAB is a great safe space to allow your creativity to go wild. Your opinions and ideas will never go unheard and everyone is always so supportive. Not only that, but the workload is very flexible based on your interests and time availability. If you want to become more involved within the community and to have a great time with a diverse board, TAB is a great place.”

- Susan T.

"I enjoyed being a part of TAB last year as it made me feel included since there are a lot of friendly and supportive people on the team!”

- Anonymous

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