Youth Advisory Group Meeting

About this event

Monday, July 27 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hiawatha Public Library Forrest Kramer Room 103.1 Youth Advisory Group Meeting Have Ideas? Want to Help Shape the Library? Join YAB!

Hiawatha Public Library — Youth Advisory Board The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a team of teens who help plan programs, give feedback, and make the library an awesome place for everyone. If you like sharing ideas, helping your community, or just want something meaningful (and fun!) to be part of… this is for you. Oh — and did we mention there’s FREE snacks?

Your Role Title: Youth Advisory Board Member Who Can Join: Teens in grades 6-12 Meetings: every other month for an hour — with free snacks. Extra volunteer opportunities are available but optional. What You’ll Do As a YAB member, you will: Help plan teen events & activities Share ideas about what the library should offer teens Give feedback on programs, spaces, and collections Promote library events to friends & classmates Work with other teens & library staff Make real decisions that shape the library No resume needed. No experience needed. Just bring your voice, your creativity, and your vibe

What You’ll Get: Volunteer/service hours Leadership & teamwork experience A real say in library decisions New friends & a welcoming community Great experience for college & job apps Confidence & communication skills

Who We’re Looking For You might be a great fit if you: Care about your community Are kind, respectful, and open-minded Want to make the library better for teens Can attend meetings regularly

Expectations: Be welcoming & inclusive Participate during meetings Let us know if you can’t attend Help make the library a safe and positive space for all teens You’ll be supported by the Hiawatha Public Library Teen Services Staff the whole way.

How to Join: register on this event or on Signup Genius if you're already a volunteer with HPL. We’d love to have you on the Youth Advisory Board. Your voice matters here.

From Hiawatha Public Library