TEENS UNITE!
Teen Advisory Board members read and do crafts with classes at Thrive Special Needs Ministries.
Library System Values the Voice of Area Youth BY MARY ELLIOTT
The Sequoyah Regional Library System’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an appointed group of teens that functions like a student government. TAB members help plan and implement young adult library programs, participate in volunteer service projects, earn volunteer hours, and help in the selection of new young adult materials for the library. TAB is a great way to have fun, make friends and become an integral part of the library system. TAB members also develop leadership, public speaking and writing skills, which look great on any college or job application. Additionally, members may be eligible to earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the White House for volunteer services completed during the TAB year. The TAB term runs from August until July, unless there are openings on the board, in which case the term can start upon interview and acceptance of the applicant. The board is open to all students ages 12-18 who reside in Cherokee, Gilmer and Pickens counties. TAB meets four to five times during the 12-month period, and meeting attendance is mandatory. These meetings generally take place on weeknights, ending by 7:30 p.m. 26
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What Has TAB Done?
Teen Library Programs •Festival of Trees Fandom and Gaming Programs • Mario Kart 8 Tournament • Harry Potter Yule Ball Outreach Opportunities • Thrive Special Needs Ministries: First Baptist Church Woodstock • Art Appreciation Programs (Teen Art Appreciation Night) • Lego Robotics and STEAM, and so much more!
How to Get Involved
Interested teens can apply on the library’s website on the Teen Info Hub page, www.sequoyahregionallibrary. org/teenhub. After the application is received, the applicant will be contacted to start the interview process.
Mary Elliott is the Sequoyah Regional Library System’s teen services specialist. She oversees TAB and travels to all Cherokee County library branches to host teen programs and events.
