Teen Services

Teen Services 

Teen Services provides dynamic 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.  In addition to knowledgeable staff, we also have spaces in every branch where teens can read, work on schoolwork and hang out.

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

VolunTeen 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 three times 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 three times a year. In January for the Spring semester, in April for the Summer semester, and in August for the Fall semester. During application months, 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. Online applications for Spring 2023 will open on Monday, January 9th and run until the 21st or until we reach capacity.

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.

As of October 2021, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library began requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new employees. Safety for all employees, volunteers, and customers is extremely important. Now that volunteers are returning to the Library, we require that all volunteers be fully vaccinated, as defined by the CDC.

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:

  • Study areas in our branches including access to online resources 
  • Books, movies, music, magazines, and more 
  • Free computer use and Wi-Fi access at every branch
  • Friendly library staff to help guide you to the books and resources you need
  • Programs and activities that focus on the following priority areas: Learning, Literacies, Creativity, Community, and Leadership & Life Skills

Teen Resources

Tutor.com Live Homework Help

Get free homework help from a live, online, qualified tutor—up to 10 free tutoring sessions each week! All you need is a library card and an Internet connection. You can use Live Homework Help from home, school and even the Library.

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Lynda.com is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production and business.

OverDrive: Teen Collection

E-books, audiobooks, and videos selected specifically for teenagers with genres including young adult fiction and non-fiction, and more.

Learning Express/PrepStep

Suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions which provide interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.

Teen Health & Wellness

Provides middle school and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward advice and support on various relevant topics.

Teen Book Finder by YALSA

Find great recommended books from YALSA's (Young Adult Library Services Association) award, book, and media lists!

freegal music+

A downloadable music service offering free access to millions of songs in over 100 genres of music.

hoopla

hoopla allows customers to instantly borrow e-books and comics, audiobooks, music, movies, and television that can be streamed or downloaded for listening or viewing later.

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Contact Teen Services

Phone: 704-416-4661
Holly Summers-Gil, Teen Services Leader

Email Teen Services

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm