Teen Volunteering

Get involved, earn service hours, meet people, and have fun!

You can also attend one of our public events listed below, or check out Teens in Action, a service opportunity that allows you to earn hours independently and on your own schedule.

Sign up to be added to our list of interested teen volunteers and be one of the first to know about volunteer opportunities

If you are a teen who needs community service hours to clear a ticket or fulfill a court-ordered requirement, please email the teen team or call 847-324-3134. Include your name, the school you attend, the number of hours you need, and the date you need the hours to be completed.

Upcoming Events


Municipal Elections Candidate Forum: Village of Skokie District Trustees

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:30 pm

Hear from candidates for Village of Skokie District Trustee before the April 1, 2025, Consolidated General Election. This drop-in forum is organized and moderated by the League of Women Voters.


Municipal Elections Candidate Forum: Village of Skokie At-Large Trustees

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:30 pm

Hear from candidates for Village of Skokie At-Large Trustees before the April 1, 2025, Consolidated General Election. This drop-in forum is organized and moderated by the League of Women Voters.


Municipal Elections Candidate Forum: Village of Skokie Clerk

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 6:30 pm

Hear from candidates for Village of Skokie Clerk before the April 1, 2025 Consolidated General Election. This drop-in forum is organized and moderated by the League of Women Voters.


Seeing and Celebrating Women: International Women's Day Service Project

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 3:00 pm

Contribute to a display of books about strong girls and women, get service hours, and help us celebrate International Women's Day.


Climate Café

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 6:00 pm

Teens and older adults are invited to this intergenerational dialogue about the climate crisis.


Board of Trustees

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6:30 pm

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. These meetings are open to the public.


Teen Library Council

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30 pm

Help plan, publicize, and present events for teens, and give your input on library services.


STEAM Team

Monday, March 24, 2025, 2:30 pm

Design STEAM challenges that will allow kids to experiment and compete. In this session, convene with other teen volunteers to mess around with the materials and learn some hands-on teaching methods.


Adopt-a-Street Clean Up

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 2:00 pm

Work with the Teen Climate Crew to clean up sidewalks through Skokie’s Adopt-a-Street program.


Climate Café

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 pm

Teens and older adults are invited to this intergenerational dialogue about the climate crisis.


Teen Library Council

Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:30 pm

Help plan, publicize, and present events for teens, and give your input on library services.