Teen Programs
Teen Art Contest
Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to enter our Teen Art Contest! To participate, students are asked to create an original piece of art inspired by their personal reading experiences. Winners will receive a cash prize from the Friends of the Library and a selection of entries will be displayed in the library’s meeting room during the month of December. Entries are due by November 3rd and must be submitted to the Lakeway location. For additional information and to apply, please view the Teen Art Contest entry form.
Volunteer
Teens volunteers age 13 and older commit to weekly two or three hour shifts. Students work directly with patrons and staff by shelving, organizing, assisting with duties at the circulation desk, and working on special projects. Volunteers should have a mature attitude and be responsible, dependable, and able to work independently. The volunteer program offers students a fun way to complete community service hours and the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship their senior year. If you have any questions, please visit the library or contact Teen Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Woicyk at [email protected] or (512) 263-2885.
There are 3 volunteer sessions each year.
Fall Session – August 11 through December 20, 2025. Applications for the fall session are closed.
Spring Session – January 5 through May 23, 2026. Applications for the spring session will be available December 1 through 15.
Summer Session – May 26 through August 9, 2025. Applications for the summer session are closed.
Service Scholarship
Every year the Friends of the Library offers scholarships to graduating senior teen volunteers. Service scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have volunteered a minimum of 75 hours at the library and who are planning to continue their education. Scholarship applications become available the beginning of January and are due April 1st. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Michelle Woicyk, Teen Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].
Teen Service Scholarship Application
2025 Teen Scholarship Winners
One St. Stephen’s Episcopal School senior and three Lake Travis High School seniors will attend college in the fall with the help of scholarships from the Friends of the Lake Travis Community Library. All four recipients have volunteered at the library for over 75 hours.
Ace Dixon plans to attend the Maine College of Art and Design to double major in art education and illustration, specializing in character design. Katie Vo will attend the University of Texas at Austin and plans to obtain a master’s degree in computer science and business administration. Mary Grace Beinke will attend Boston University where she will major in biomedical engineering or neuroscience and work toward a PhD in neuroengineering. Olivia Paul will study data science with the goal of improving the educational system and addressing global challenges such as water scarcity and economic inequality.
“The future looks bright for these four outstanding students,” staff member Beth Yoder said. “We are grateful for their service to the library and thrilled to be able to support them as they continue their education.”
Since 2007, the Friends of the Library have awarded more than $137,000 in scholarships to teen volunteers. Congratulations and best wishes to these exceptional students!