Teen Library Board

Program Details

The Teen Library Board is a eight-month program open to Baltimore City teens currently enrolled in grades 9–12.

The Board will meet from November 2026 to June 2027. Throughout these eight months, participants will:  

• Plan and present a library program for teens, gaining real-world experience with project planning, budgets, and marketing

• Meet with Library leaders to learn about the Library and the role of the Library board

• Explore career paths, learn leadership traits, and gain valuable insight into workplace skills

• Work with library staff to provide feedback about library resources for teens, including speaking with the Library Board and other Library leadership

Meetings

The Teen Library Board will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from November 2026 to June 2027.

Meetings will emphasize a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Activities will include planning related to the Board-created program, group discussions, presentations about the Library, and meetings with Library leaders. Teen Library Board Members will have the opportunity to speak at Library Board of Trustees and Directors meetings.

All meetings will take place at the Central Library (400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201) from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Dinner will be provided at all meetings. 

Program Requirements

To participate in the Teen Library Board, teens must:

1. Live in Baltimore City

2. Be currently enrolled in grades 9–12

3. Be able to commit to attending the monthly meetings

How to Join

Interested in joining the Teen Library Board? Fill out the online application, and we'll get back to you! 

Applications will be accepted from August 3, 2026 through October 2.

Teens will be notified of their application status by October 16.