“The Teen Leadership Council (TLC) is a group of dedicated teens who promote an inclusive and supportive library family. Working from Canton Public Library, we create programs in the library, allow for a social and creative outlet for teens, provide resources for others, and foster a better community.”
That is the mission statement of TLC, written by the teens themselves. But what does that actually look like? This past year, our Council...
- Created interactive displays for the Teen Space in the library, including fun polls and an original holiday Connections puzzle.
- Planned and facilitated an educational STEAM program, where kids learned about technological advancements made during the Islamic Golden Age.
- Decorated the Teen Space with designs featuring CPL’s Teen Mascot, Bubbles the Cat.
- Created a book display for Arab Heritage Month.
- Had the opportunity to give feedback regarding the upcoming renovation of the Teen Space.
- Hosted a weekend bingo game for families at the library.
- Helped design a pirate ship display featuring our mascot, Thorndyke, in the Children’s Library.
- Assisted with our annual Snow Spree event.
- Curated booklists featured on our website.
- Put on an Asian American Cultural Festival in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
- Hosted games for high schoolers to de-stress after AP tests.
- Planned a special all-ages summer program for 62 Days of Summer.
...All while learning project management and leadership skills, earning volunteer service hours, and having fun with new friends.
Teens ages 14-18 who are interested in becoming a leader in the CPL community can fill out an application to join us for our 2026-2027 season and return it to the Check Out Desk by Tuesday, September 1, 2026. If selected, a parent or legal guardian must fill out the Minor Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability.
Teen Leadership Council meetings will take place on the following Saturdays from 2:30-4:00 PM:
- October 10, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- November 21, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- December 19, 2026
- January 16, 2027
- January 30, 2027
- February 27, 2027
- March 13, 2027
- April 10, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 8, 2027
We require that volunteers commit to attending at least eight meetings. Due to limited space, not all applicants will be offered a position on the Teen Leadership Council. We will contact applicants to schedule a short interview after September 1, 2026.
Please note: all volunteers under the age of 18 must have a Work Permit on file with the Canton Public Library in order to participate in the Teen Leadership Council.
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