Palm Harbor Library Teens' Page
Y.outh A.dvisory B.oard
Our Youth Advisory Group is the backbone of all of our teen programming and services. These teens help us decide on books, pool together their various talents for our programs, both large and small, and volunteer their time both traditionally in meetings and exceptionally in our events.
YAB Group FAQ
Frequently asked questions are listed questions and answers.
What exactly does the YAB group do?
The YAB group has a one hour meeting each week. During this meeting we discuss a variety of library issues, from book orders to organizing the teen room to planning events like our annual haunted house.
Aside from this meeting, YAB volunteers help with planning and running programs. They also offer suggestions on items the library needs for their peers. They may also work on other projects - one of our members runs a virtual book club, and another two organize video gaming programs for the library. There are hundreds more possibilities!
What do I get from YAB?
On paper, you get an opportunity for a pool of volunteer hours that can count toward programs like Bright Futures. We're also an excellent place to get a foot in the door if you're considering a possible career in the library.
There is also an array of skills learned, from acting to managing to people skills. The meetings are also loud and a lot of fun, or so we hear from the teens.
What does YAB expect of me?
We ask that you attend as many of the meetings as possible. Meetings are Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. While not all programs are mandatory, there are several throughout the year, such as our Harry Potter Birthday Bash and our fundraising Haunted House, that require either time volunteered at the event or time volunteered creating props for the events.
We also expect you to be a teen! Volunteers aged 13-18 accepted.
How do I join YAB?
Easy! You show up!
Come to any meeting. You'll get a chance to see what we're about and how our meetings run. If it's up your alley, awesome! We'll give you a short form to fill out on your second meeting. If it's not your thing, no worries! Thanks for giving us a shot.
