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
Internet Safety for Kids!
These books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction that address different issues that kids may face when exploring the Internet. Ages 4-12.
Costume Swap: Free Shopping Day
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for a costume to wear for Halloween, a theater production, Comic-Con, or themed party? Check out our selection of new and…
Costume Swap: Accepting Donations
Aug 1st - Sep 19th | All day
Clear out space from your closet while making someone else’s costume dreams come true! Donate your new or gently used costumes and…
Sustainability Fair
Aug 29th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Spend a day dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and community action. Declutter responsibly, fix a broken item, or learn a new…
Internet Safety for Kids!
These books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction that address different issues that kids may face when exploring the Internet. Ages 4-12.
Costume Swap: Free Shopping Day
Sep 19th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Looking for a costume to wear for Halloween, a theater production, Comic-Con, or themed party? Check out our selection of new and…
Costume Swap: Accepting Donations
Aug 1st - Sep 19th | All day
Clear out space from your closet while making someone else’s costume dreams come true! Donate your new or gently used costumes and…
Sustainability Fair
Aug 29th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Spend a day dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and community action. Declutter responsibly, fix a broken item, or learn a new…
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.
