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 2022-23 school year from August 1, 2022
through August 26, 2022. Apply by filling out the form below!

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

Earn volunteer and community service hours
Earn a stipend for participation ($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 membership and stipend, candidates must:

Be in grades 8-12
Attend 3 out of 4 meetings each semester
Volunteer for an additional 12 hours per semester at the library (~3 hours per month)

2022-2023 TAB meetings will be held once a month on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee Central Library in the Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room.

Fall 2022 meeting dates:

September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13

Spring 2023 meeting dates:

January 10
February 14
March 14
April 11

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 *

Street Address *

State *

City *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

School Attending *

Grade Entering *

Age *

What are your interests and hobbies? *

What would make you a good TAB member? How will your interests and skills help the teen department and the library? *

What are two new programs or events you’d like to see at the library for teens and why? Who would this program benefit and how? *

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? (Please include jobs, familial duties, extracurriculars, etc.) *

Do you have reliable transportation to and from monthly TAB meetings? (Your answer will not impact your ability to join TAB but helps us determine if we need to provide bus passes.) * Yes No

Teen Advisory Board Testimonials

"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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