Teen Services provides incredible programs, resources, and services to youth ages 12 to 18. We are dedicated to helping teens become their best selves, while also supporting them along the way. This includes helping to get teens started on their college and career journeys. In addition to friendly staff, we also have spaces in every branch where teens can read, do schoolwork, and hang out.
 

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Are you interested in presenting a program for teens? Submit your application here.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities 

Our VolunTeen initiative is year-round, which means that teens ages 13 to 17* have the opportunity to earn community service hours by becoming a VolunTeen up to twice a year! Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is looking for responsible teens who enjoy working with the public, helping others, and giving back to their community. *If you are 18, you must be enrolled as a high school student. Otherwise, please apply to the adult volunteer program.
 

Applications are only accepted twice a year. On April 15^th for the Summer semester, and August 15^th for the School Year. Select branches may be recruiting in the Spring, so you can always check our volunteer page on January 1^st. During application windows, please apply on the Volunteer page. Click on Become a Volunteer and search for “VolunTeen” opportunities. Applications will be accepted throughout the month as designated or until a branch has reached capacity. While there are a limited number of opportunities, almost all locations are participating in this program.  

If you do not see a position posted for your preferred location, then a position is no longer available and you will need to apply to another location. You may only apply to one location per semester. Please note that applying does not guarantee a position. After you apply, someone from the library will contact you to set up an interview if you meet qualifications. If you wish to inquire about your application, please reach out to the branch where you applied to follow up. Check our VolunTeen FAQs below for more details.
 

In addition, opportunities to earn community service hours are available throughout the year at several locations. These programs are listed on our calendar and can be found by searching for "community service." Projects typically last an hour or two and require registration, so please check the calendar for more details. Lastly, we invite you to explore our Virtual Volunteering opportunity available anytime for teens here.
     

More About Teen Services

Have you visited your local library? Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has many services just for teens. We offer:

• Access to books, movies, music, magazines, and more 
• Free computer use and Wi-Fi access at every branch
• Study spaces in our branches including access to online resources 
• Friendly and knowledgeable library staff to help guide you to the books and resources you need to succeed
• Programs and activities that focus on the following priority areas: Learning, Literacies, Creativity, Community, and Leadership & Life Skills
• All of our branches are designated National Safe Place sites