Teen Leadership Council
About Teen Leadership Council
What is Teen Leadership Council?
Teen Leadership Council is a group of teens who want to make their community better! Teens decide how they want to make a difference, what their plan will be, and how to put their projects into action.
Who can participate in Teen Leadership Council?
Teens in grades 7–12 are eligible to join.
Where & when does Teen Leadership Council meet?
SPOKANE VALLEY LIBRARY
22 N Herald Rd
1st Wednesday of each month, October–June, at 5–6pm
To apply, download the Teen Leadership Council Participation Agreement and bring it to a meeting.
You can also attend a meeting to get a participation agreement or pick up one up at the library.
Why should someone join Teen Leadership Council?
The benefits of joining are many. Here are some examples:
- Share your ideas
- Develop leadership skills & make a difference
- Gain volunteer experience for a future job & earn service hours
- Make new friends & have fun
What do council members do?
What you do as part of Teen Leadership Council is based on what interests you!
Some project ideas include:
- Creating cool things like a Zine
- Planning a program for teens, such as an escape room or interactive movie night
- Helping the library make decisions that impact teen services
What is the time commitment to participate in Teen Leadership Council?
Teen Leadership Council meets once a month for an hour. Regular attendance is encouraged. Council members might need to work up to 4 additional hours per month depending on project needs.
Teens on Library Out Loud: SCLD Podcast
Questions?
If you have questions about Teen Leadership Council, you can call Spokane Valley Library at 509.893.8400, or email Librarian Alison Johnson at ajohnson@scld.org.
