Enoch Pratt Youth Council
Building young people for the future. Teens in grades 6 through 12 can earn volunteer hours, learn about new topics, and gain job skills with the Enoch Pratt Youth Council.
The Enoch Pratt Youth Council (EPYC) is designed to give Baltimore City teens grades 6–12 the opportunity to earn service learning hours, explore topics, and gain the experience necessary to build resumes and life skills.
The EPY meets in the Fall and Spring. Fall applications open August 4th and close September 5th.
Program Details
Service Learning Hours
Gain service hours and network! You’ll get to attend a variety of skill-building workshops, meet other cohort members, and be part of creative group of teens.
Learning & Literacy
Participants will take part in a variety of workshops and training sessions designed to fit the theme of the cohort. Participants will also gain important literacy-based skills while exploring resources in their library and wider community.
Job & Career Skills
Each cohort will spend time exploring and meeting people in unique careers. There will also be ample opportunity to learn and explore topics and skills linked to different career paths.
How to Join
Applications will open up August 4th and close September 5th for our Fall workshops. Please check back on August 4th for application information.
Teen Center
The Earl Teen Center at the Central Library is an inclusive, safe space aiming to enrich the lives of Baltimore teens.
Volunteer
Learn more about the Enoch Pratt Free Library volunteers, an integral part of the Library’s operation.