Teen Advisory Boards Invite You to Project Programming

This school year, our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members have been meeting at their respective branches to identify the needs of their communities and explore how to align those needs with the library's programs, services, and resources. Each program listed below has been designed and will be led by our dedicated TAB participants. We invite you to engage with and support our TAB Boards by attending, as we collaborate to build a more inclusive and connected Baltimore County. 

Teen Advisory Board Presents

Homophones PJ Par-tay
Saturday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. (Lansdowne Branch)
An educational pajama party with our TAB volunteers.

Wild Slime
Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. (Cockeysville Branch)
Learn about the mysteries of wildlife while expressing your artistic side by decorating your own slime to take home.

Make and Eat No-Bake Treats
Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. (Woodlawn Branch)
Craft your own snacks with extra recipes to take home. 

Beyond the Books: Library Fun Fair
Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. (Rosedale Branch)
Participate in a variety of fun activities, including board games, LEGO blocks, a photo booth, and much more. Snacks provided.

Plant a Seed
Monday, March 17, 6 p.m. (Reisterstown Branch)
Create your own plant by planting a seed in a pot to take home. All supplies will be provided.

STEAM Exploration
Monday, March 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Parkville-Carney Branch)
Discover STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts through hands-on activities.

Bingo
Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m. (Randallstown Branch)
Join us for an exciting and competitive afternoon of bingo, with prizes up for grabs. All materials will be provided.

Mario Kart Madness
Saturday March 29, 2 p.m. (Essex Branch)
A fun-filled afternoon of racing and excitement.

Community Outreach

Owings Mills Branch TAB members are assembling and decorating care kits to be donated to Northwest Regional Hospital for children visiting the emergency room. In addition, they are writing heartfelt letters to wish the children a speedy recovery.

Why TAB?

Teen Advisory Boards (TAB) are groups of dedicated middle and high school volunteers selected through an application process. These volunteers meet monthly to discuss project ideas, socialize, and develop leadership skills. TAB members have the opportunity to earn required service-learning hours while exploring their community’s needs and discovering how the library can help meet those needs.

Our Teen Advisory Boards support the library’s mission to provide opportunities to explore, learn, create, and connect, while also embodying our core values of inclusion, community engagement, and empowerment. Through their involvement, TAB members contribute to our vision of creating a more inclusive and connected community by directly impacting programs, services, and initiatives that meet the evolving needs of local teens and families.

If you are interested in applying for one of our Summer Teen Advisory Boards, keep an eye out for online applications from April 1 to 30. For more information, contact our Youth and Family Engagement department at yfe@bcpl.net.

Beyond TAB

Our teen offerings go beyond Teen Advisory Boards (TAB). Teens can also enjoy the library by attending programs, using computers and gaming equipment, or simply hanging out in the teen areas to study, read, or meet up with friends. The library offers additional opportunities for teens to earn service-learning hours, allowing them to engage with their community while gaining valuable experience. Visit the teen page or head to your branch to learn more.