Earn service hours by helping library staff. Requirements vary. Spaces are limited.
Before applying, review these expectations. After applying and before your first volunteer shift, all volunteers must attend an orientation.
Lead Volunteers
- Dates: Ongoing
- Ages: 16-18
- Minimum Availability: 4-6 hours per month (during school year), 4-6 hours per week (in summer)
- Tasks: Event help & materials preparation
- Status: Currently full.
Note: All volunteers must fill out an application, even if you've volunteered before.
Homework Help
- Dates: August-May
- Ages: 15-18
- Minimum Availability: 1 hour per week
- Tasks: Homework help, reading with kids
- Status: Currently full.
Summer
- Dates: May-July
- Ages: 12-18
- Minimum Availability: 2 hours per month
- Tasks: Giving out prizes, helping sign up readers
- Status: Currently full.
Need more service hours? View this list of other Central Ohio volunteer options for teens.
Contact Us
Trouble logging in? Have questions about your shift? Contact Alexx B.
If you need immediate assistance contact us at 614-882-7277 option 5.
Upcoming Events
Fantastical Graphic Novel Adventures: Ages 8-12
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Buying Your First Car | Junior Achievement
Sep 23rd | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn the basics of selecting and purchasing your first car. Presented by library staff with training from Junior Achievement.Â
Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month
Nov 1st - Nov 30th | All day
Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples of North America to refer to the…
Fantastical Graphic Novel Adventures: Ages 8-12
Get ready for adventure! These action packed graphic novels feature quests, treks, journeys, and villains galore.
Books for KPop Demon Hunters Fans!
Check out these teen titles that celebrate KPop music, Korean culture, and demon hunting!
Buying Your First Car | Junior Achievement
Sep 23rd | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn the basics of selecting and purchasing your first car. Presented by library staff with training from Junior Achievement.Â
Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month
Nov 1st - Nov 30th | All day
Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples of North America to refer to the…
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Aaron F
When he's not helping someone with their Android device, he's likely playing board games or listening to death metal.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Aaron F
When he's not helping someone with their Android device, he's likely playing board games or listening to death metal.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
