The Library will be Closed starting Monday, October 2nd for a “Glow Up.” Please keep a watch on our website and social media for renovation updates. We will still provide library services such as virtual programs, order of library materials (including holds & interlibrary loans) to be picked up in the plaza, and answering questions via phone and email.

Teens

Volunteer Opportunities


Volunteer @ The Library

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Get Caught Reading Summer Photos – Show us what you’ve been reading this summer vacation. Earn 1 hour of community service by creating a Google slide with a picture of you reading a book this summer and a brief paragraph on why you choose this book (not a summary of the book). Submissions must be e-mailed to teens@johnjermain.org on/before Tuesday, August 31.

A maximum of 2 slides, for 2 hours of community service, may be submitted for the summer.

Please allow up to 10 days for a response via e-mail with community service certificates

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Teen Book Reviews – Sometimes a book is so good you need to shout it from the rooftop! How about you write a review instead? Teens grades 6-12 can read and review recent young adult books to earn community service hours.

A maximum of 3 submissions, for 3 hours of community service, may be submitted each month. 

Please allow up to 10 days for a response via e-mail with community service certificates

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"Teen Artist Residency" - "Volunteer Today" - craft supplies on a purple watercolor background

Teen Artist Residency – Do you love making art? If you like to draw, paint, sculpt, craft, write, make movies or music apply to be John Jermain Memorial Library’s Teen Artist in Residence! Teens grades 6-12 can apply to be the Teen Artist in Residence during which time their artwork will be displayed in the teen area and featured on the library’s website. Teen Artist Residencies last for one month.

A maximum of 3 submissions, for 3 hours of community service, may be submitted each month. 

Please allow up to 10 days for a response via e-mail with community service certificates

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Teens Attend Board Meetings – Are you interested in learning more about how John Jermain Memorial Library works while earning community service hours? Join us for our monthly board meeting to get a first hand perspective on the challenges and joys of library services.
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