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
Kids Knitting: I-Cord and Garter Stitch Bugs (Online Class)
Learn how to make bite-sized, joy-filled projects using just a few simple stitches.
Make Prize-Filled Party Crackers (Online Class)
Learn how to make a traditional paper cracker, a quick tissue-paper one for last-minute party favors, and a reusable fabric version.
Paper House Lanterns (Online Class)
Using just paper, a tiny light, and a special place to set a cut flower or leaf, she created a charming dream house.
Kids Knitting: I-Cord and Garter Stitch Bugs (Online Class)
Learn how to make bite-sized, joy-filled projects using just a few simple stitches.
Make Prize-Filled Party Crackers (Online Class)
Learn how to make a traditional paper cracker, a quick tissue-paper one for last-minute party favors, and a reusable fabric version.
Paper House Lanterns (Online Class)
Using just paper, a tiny light, and a special place to set a cut flower or leaf, she created a charming dream house.
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.
