STAR Volunteers

Looking for something to do this summer?  Be a STAR Volunteer!  You'll help out with the Summer Library Challenge for kids by interacting with them when they visit the Library this summer.

You can volunteer during Weeks 1-4 (June 5-July 3), Weeks 5-8 (July 4-July 31), or all 8 weeks.  If you want to volunteer but will be out of town, we can work out a schedule that works for you.

At the end of the summer, STAR Volunteers will be invited to a private pool party with pizza!  (Try saying THAT 3x fast!)

Go to teen.webrary.org to download an application or visit the Library to pick up one in the Teen Zone.

STAR Volunteers

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Volunteer at the Library! You can become a STAR volunteer and help during the Youth Services' Summer Library Challenge. You'll sit at a desk and talk to little kids when they come in. You might also play a quick game with them when they stop by the desk.

The program is from June 7-August 1. On the application, you can fill out the times and days you're available and we'll use it to create your schedule each week. If you're out of town or busy during that time, that's ok - just write down the dates. You can also write down any friends you may want to work with and we try to arrange that.

At the end of the summer, not only will you have something you can list on a resume or college applications, but you'll also be invited to the Teen Volunteer Pool Party!

You can download an application here or pick one up at the Library in the Teen Zone. But hurry! You'll need to attend a training session. The first one was tonight at 6 pm, but don't worry, there's another one next Tuesday at 7 pm. Register for one at http://calendar.webrary.org/, stop by the Library, or call 847-929-5101.

Teen Job Fair

Thinking about getting a job? Skokie Public Library is hosting a Teen Job Fair on Wednesday, March 31st from 1-4 pm. Since a lot of you will be on Spring Break, it's a great time to think about summer jobs. Teens participating in the Job Fair will have an opportunity to get job hunting tips, meet with potential employers, pick up job applications, practice interviewing, and learn about volunteer jobs. For more information about the Teen Job Fair at Skokie, check out their website.After you've attended the Teen Job Fair, register for the Teen Tech Workshop on Résumés right here at MGPL! You can learn tips on writing a great résumé on Monday, April 12 at 7 pm. Registration opens March 29, but there's only space for six teens so don't forget!

And if you're not going to be too busy with a summer job, you can be a STAR Volunteer at MGPL and help with the Youth Services Summer Library Challenge! More information will be coming soon. Keep your eye on the Teen Webpage for information and an application!

Teen Volunteers

We have had a lot of great teen volunteers helping out at the Library lately. Teens devoted their time most recently to help with Youth Services' "Build and Create Peace" program on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For those of you who came to the Library and showed off your leadership and artistic skills -- THANK YOU!! Just like with all of the other programs you've volunteered for, you helped make the program a big success.

If you're a teen and want to volunteer, come to the Library and ask for a volunteer form. And don't forget that this summer, we'll be looking for STAR Volunteers to help with the Summer Reading Program!

WE WANT YOU!

To volunteer at the Library this summer! We're looking for teen volunteers to help with the Summer Reading Program. The 2009 Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 8th, and ends on Sunday, August, 2nd.

Responsibilities include helping with children's games, listening to children talk about the books they've read, handing out prizes, and some clerical duties.

If that isn't enough to get you motivated, don't forget that volunteering is a great opportunity to fulfill community service credit for college applications, National Honor Society, and/or confirmation requirements.

Besides, all the cool kids are doing it.

Come to the Youth Services Desk on the lower level of the Library and fill out an application. We'll be holding mandatory training sessions for volunteers on Tuesday, May 26th, 7-8pm and Monday, June 1st, 6-7pm.

To register for ONE of these sessions: stop by, call 847-929-5102, or register online. (If you register online during the month of May, don't forget to "Register To Win" a $25 VISA gift card, good anywhere VISA is accepted. And that's pretty much anywhere.)

Thank You STAR Volunteers!

The Youth Services Summer Reading Program was a huge success this year, thanks to the 58 teens who volunteered this summer. Together, they worked over 1,200 hours in 8 weeks!

The STAR Volunteer party was Wednesday, August 13th in the Baxter Room. Everyone enjoyed eating pizza and other snacks and many volunteers competed in Guitar Hero, Wii sports, and DDR for prizes.

Become a S.T.A.R. Volunteer!

The Morton Grove Public Library’s Youth Services Department needs student volunteers, grades seven through twelve, to help with our Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 9th, and ends on Sunday, August 3rd.

Responsibilities include helping with children’s games, listening to children talk about books they read, handing out prizes, and clerical duties.

Volunteering at the Library is an excellent opportunity to fulfill community service credit for your college applications, National Honor Society, or confirmation requirements.

Interested teens with more questions can contact Liz Kaiz at the Morton Grove Public Library by phone (847-929-5124) or email (lkaiz@webrary.org).

Training sessions for S.T.A.R. (Summer Time Assistant for Readers) volunteers will be held at the Morton Grove Public Library on Tuesday, May 27, 6:00- 7:30pm and Wednesday, June 4, 6:00-7:30pm.
Please call 847-929-5101 to register
for one of the training sessions.