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: Apply now.
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 Raychelle S.
If you need immediate assistance contact us at 614-882-7277 option 5.
Upcoming Events
Fantasy LEGOs on Display
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Immerse yourself in your favorite fantasy universes with this display of magical LEGO creations built by members of…
Cut-Paper Silhouettes for Home Decor (Online Class)
Learn how to cut a bounty of paper shapes to create a mini installation of silhouettes.
It's a bird, it's a plane...
Celebrate the Superman release with books about the Man of Steel, with books and movies that cover all ages.
Homework Help Center (Monday-Thursday)
Aug 13th - Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Get help with a homework paper or project. Find ways to do research with library staff & volunteers. For elementary and middle students.
Fantasy LEGOs on Display
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Immerse yourself in your favorite fantasy universes with this display of magical LEGO creations built by members of…
Cut-Paper Silhouettes for Home Decor (Online Class)
Learn how to cut a bounty of paper shapes to create a mini installation of silhouettes.
It's a bird, it's a plane...
Celebrate the Superman release with books about the Man of Steel, with books and movies that cover all ages.
Homework Help Center (Monday-Thursday)
Aug 13th - Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Get help with a homework paper or project. Find ways to do research with library staff & volunteers. For elementary and middle students.
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.
