Teen Zone

 

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Teen Volunteering

2025-2026 Student Advisor to UMFPL Board of Trustees

The UMFPL Board of Trustees has an opening for a volunteer Student Advisor. The student advisor represents the interests and library needs of Upper Moreland Township youth while gaining volunteer experience that can advance their academic and career aspirations.

To be eligible as Student Advisor the applicant must be a high school student aged 16 to 18 and a resident of Upper Moreland Township.  The applicant must have an interest in information technology, literacy, and/or community leadership.  The term is for one school year, September through June, and meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the library with the option of virtual attendance via Zoom.

Learn more here and complete the online application to apply for the September 2025 – June 2026 school year.

2025 Teen Advisory Group
REGISTER HERE

Next meetings:  Thursdays, May 22 3:30-4:30 pm, June 26 3:30-4:30 pm, & July 24 3:30-4:30 pm
Check our Events Calendar for more upcoming dates (make it easier by limiting the Audience to ‘Tween & Teen’).

And more opportunities to come!

Exclusively open to students ages 13-17, the Teen Advisory Group’s mission is to promote and grow library services for teens in the Upper Moreland community by:
  • Planning teen events at the library
  • Recommending books, movies, music, manga, and magazines for the library to add to its collection
  • Creating and helping to maintain an organized & cool area for teens in the library
  • Promoting library events and services within the community and in schools
  • Encouraging expression by and for teens via the creation of displays, flyers, and booklists

What Do You Get Out of It? 

  • Fulfill community service requirements
  • Have a say in the materials & programs for teens at the UMFPL
  • Be creative and expressive through a variety of activities
  • Get personal satisfaction in serving your community and other teens
  • Add an impressive role to your college or job application
  • Make new friends!

How to Get Started
To join, just come to a meeting! Just sign in on the attendance sheet at each meeting, and we’ll keep track of  how many hours you have. Drop ins are welcome!

Any questions? Call 215-659-0741, email uppermoreland@mclinc.org, or stop by the library for more information.

What are you waiting for? Show some library love and join today!