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: Now accepting applications
Note: All volunteers must fill out an application, even if you've volunteered before.
Summer
- Dates: May-July
- Ages: 12-18
- Minimum Availability: 2 hours per month
- Tasks: Giving out prizes, helping sign up readers
- Status: Now accepting applications
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.
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
Where Can I Find the Library's Event Guide?
Event guides are available to pick up at the library. Or click to view a digital version.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (for Teens)
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with these reads for teens!
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (for Teens)
Immerse yourself in this collection of books for teens in celebration of AANHPI heritage.
National Jewish Book Awards for Children and Teens
The Awards are intendÂed to recÂogÂnize authors, and encourÂage readÂing, of outÂstandÂing EngÂlish-lanÂguage books of JewÂish interest.
Where Can I Find the Library's Event Guide?
Event guides are available to pick up at the library. Or click to view a digital version.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (for Teens)
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with these reads for teens!
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (for Teens)
Immerse yourself in this collection of books for teens in celebration of AANHPI heritage.
National Jewish Book Awards for Children and Teens
The Awards are intendÂed to recÂogÂnize authors, and encourÂage readÂing, of outÂstandÂing EngÂlish-lanÂguage books of JewÂish interest.
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.
