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
Film Screening: Camp Delaware
Feb 2nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Take an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment by…
Plant & Seed Swap
Jan 31st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all gardening and houseplant enthusiasts! Join us for National Seed Swap Day where we'll swap not just seeds, but plants.…
Kitten Meet & Greet
Jan 17th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet adoptable cats and kittens (!) from Fairytales and Tiny Tales. Stop by to adopt a new furry friend or just to play with the…
KPop Demon Hunters Party (Ages 12-18)
Dec 18th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate your favorite demon-hunting pop band, Huntr/x (and their rivals The Saja Boys). Meet other fans through crafts, activities, and,…
Film Screening: Camp Delaware
Feb 2nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Take an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment by…
Plant & Seed Swap
Jan 31st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Calling all gardening and houseplant enthusiasts! Join us for National Seed Swap Day where we'll swap not just seeds, but plants.…
Kitten Meet & Greet
Jan 17th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet adoptable cats and kittens (!) from Fairytales and Tiny Tales. Stop by to adopt a new furry friend or just to play with the…
KPop Demon Hunters Party (Ages 12-18)
Dec 18th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Celebrate your favorite demon-hunting pop band, Huntr/x (and their rivals The Saja Boys). Meet other fans through crafts, activities, and,…
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.
