We are busy with class visits, decorating, raffle basket-making, and all around summer reading prep, here at my library. One of the very best parts of summer, for me, is our very popular and wonderful summer volunteers. Like our Community Club teens, this eager group of middle and high schoolers are completely excited to be part of our library. They finally have some down time and they choose to spend it here. Unlike other libraries I know, we utilize our teens for a variety of volunteer opportunities. They help prepare our crafts for the fall. They assist our young patrons with their summer reading logs and now with the summer reading website. They march in our parades. They perform a play for toddlers and also read to them in weekly storytimes. All in all I love watching our teens make a commitment and follow through with it. Despite the reputation of teens, they really show initiative here and always end up with a fantastic summer of fun, growth and a sense of responsibility. They learn how to speak to both children and adults as well as how to work together with their fellow volunteers. Aside from the hours of service credit they get, these kids really earn much more. Next week begins sign up and I can't wait to see all their eager faces, happy to help and ready for summer 2016!
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