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Hiawatha Public Libr ary &mdash\; Youth Advisory Group
\nThe Youth Advisory Group is a te am of teens who help plan programs\, give feedback\, and make the library an awesome place for everyone. If you like sharing ideas\, helping your co mmunity\, or just want something meaningful (and fun!) to be part of&helli p\; this is for you. \;
\nOh &mdash\; and did we mention there&r squo\;s FREE snacks?
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Your Role
Title: Youth Advisory Gr
oup Member/volunteer
Who Can Join: Teens in grades 6-12
Meetings
: every month for an hour &mdash\; with free snacks.
Want to get m ore out of the experience? Become a Hiawatha Public Library Teen Volunteer and earn hours for attending! \;
\nWhat are we planning? \;
\nFall 2026/Winter 26/27!
\nWhat You&rsquo\;ll Do
As an
attendee\, you will:
Help plan teen events &\; activities
Share ideas about what the library should offer teens
Give feedback o
n programs\, spaces\, and collections
Promote library events to frien
ds &\; classmates
Work with other teens &\; library staff
Make real decisions that shape the library
No resume needed. No exper
ience needed.
Just bring your voice\, your creativity\, and your vibe
🎤✨
What's available to you:
Volunteer/serv
ice hours
Leadership &\; teamwork experience
A real say in li
brary decisions
New friends &\; a welcoming community
Great e
xperience for college &\; job apps
Confidence &\; communication
skills
Who We&rsquo\;re Looking For
You might be a great fit
if you:
Care about your community
Are kind\, respectful\, an
d open-minded
Want to make the library better for teens
Can atte
nd meetings regularly
Expectations:
Be welcoming &\; inclu
sive
Participate during meetings
Let us know if you can&rsquo\;t
attend
Help make the library a safe and positive space for all teens
You&rsquo\;ll be supported by the Hiawatha Public Library Teen Servi
ces Staff the whole way.
How to Join: register on this event
or on Signup Genius if you're already a volunteer with HPL. \;