Teen Volunteering
Get involved, earn service hours, meet people, and have fun! Check out our public events listed below, or email teenteam@skokielibrary.info to be added to our list of interested volunteers. Drop-in service projects may also be available. Ask in our Teen Room.
Upcoming Events
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others.
American History Service Project: The History and Legacy of Filipino Americans
Monday, October 10, 2022, 1:30 pm
Curious about the contributions of immigrants to our shared history?
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Monday, October 17, 2022, 5:30 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, October 27, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Monday, November 14, 2022, 5:30 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others.
Past Events
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, September 15, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
'Eyes on the Prize' Talking Circle: No Easy Walk (1961-1963)
Sunday, August 21, 2022, 1:00 pm
Discuss the themes and stories, and reflect upon "No Easy Walk," the fourth episode of this award-winning documentary series. Professionally facilitated discussion in the courtyard.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, August 4, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 2:00 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 2:00 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
'Eyes on the Prize' Talking Circle: Ain't Scared of Your Jails (1960-61)
Sunday, July 17, 2022, 1:00 pm
Discuss the themes and stories, and reflect upon "Ain't Scared of Your Jails," the third episode of this award-winning documentary series. Professionally facilitated discussion in the courtyard.
Build a Play Workshop with Northlight Theatre
Friday, July 15, 2022, 4:00 pm
In this weeklong workshop, collaborate with peers and teaching artists from Northlight Theatre to tell stories through theater arts.
Build a Play Workshop with Northlight Theatre
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 4:00 pm
In this weeklong workshop, collaborate with peers and teaching artists from Northlight Theatre to tell stories through theater arts.
Build a Play Workshop with Northlight Theatre
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 4:00 pm
In this weeklong workshop, collaborate with peers and teaching artists from Northlight Theatre to tell stories through theater arts.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, July 7, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 2:00 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Monarch Community Science Project
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 3:00 pm
Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 2:00 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow.
Newcomers Club: انجمن تازه واردان
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 2:00 pm
Being new is hard, yet building community is good for everyone.
Monarch Community Science Project: Training for Teen Volunteers
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 2:00 pm
Want to volunteer and help the environment this summer? Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Friend Squad
Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 6:00 pm
Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, March 31, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, March 3, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, February 17, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, February 3, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative: Online Event
Thursday, January 20, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.
Teen Library Collaborative
Thursday, January 6, 2022, 5:30 pm
Give your input on library services and events for teens in this casual, open discussion space.