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The Enoch Pratt Youth Council (EPYC), formerly known as Community Youth Corps (CYC), is a new and improved program designed to give Baltimore City teens grade 9-12 the opportunity to earn service learning hours and gain the experience necessary to build resumes and life skills.

The next EPYC cohort will begin on September 24th, 2024, and the program will conclude on November 14th, 2024. Sessions will be held once a week after school from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. The Southeast Anchor Library cohort will meet on Tuesdays, and the Central Library cohort will meet on Thursdays. Participants may only work in one cohort.

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 think tank sessions.

Library Programming & Literacy

Get ready to develop work, leadership, and life skills! You'll be involved in creating, planning, and running a library component, plus promoting some of the best Young Adult books out there.

Build Your Skills

Each cohort will have a specific focus area, and participants will take part in a variety of workshops and training sessions designed to fit the theme. As part of EPYC, you will gain useful skills for your future.

How to Join

Interested in joining the Enoch Pratt Youth Council? Fill out the online application and we'll get back to you! Application deadline is September 6, 2024.

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Teen Center


The Earl Teen Center at the Central Library is an inclusive, safe space aiming to enrich the lives of Baltimore teens.

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Volunteer


Learn more about the Enoch Pratt Free Library volunteers, an integral part of the Library’s operation.