Teen Programs

At this time, we are only accepting volunteer applications for the Lakeway location.

Volunteer

Students age 13 and older commit to weekly two or three hour shifts. Teens 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 Beth Yoder at [email protected] or (512) 263-2885.

There are 3 volunteer sessions each year.

Fall Session – August 12 through December 28, 2024. Applications for the fall session are closed.

Spring Session – January 6 through May 24, 2025. Applications for the spring session are closed.

Summer Session – May 26 through August 9, 2025. Applications for the summer session are available April 1st through 30th.

Teen Volunteer Job Description | Teen Volunteer Guidelines

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 Beth Yoder, Teen Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].

Teen Service Scholarship Application

 

2024 Teen Scholarship Winners

Scholarship recipients Ryan Vo, Rebha Acharya with Teen Volunteer Coordinator Beth Yoder, Ashley Shtaih, Benjamin Ortiz, and Danae Levin

Five Lake Travis High School seniors, who have each volunteered over 75 hours at the library, will attend college in the fall with the help of scholarships from the Friends of the Lake Travis Community Library.

We were so impressed by the applicants this year,” Teen Volunteer Coordinator Beth Yoder said. “And we are thrilled to be able to help further their education!”

Scholarship winner Rebha Acharya will attend UT to study Electrical and Computer Engineering. Benjamin Ortiz will attend a four-year university to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in Media Art. Ryan Vo will study at UT Dallas focusing on Electrical Engineering, after which he hopes to find a career in robotics. Danae Levin will attend UT to pursue a career as an OB-GYN. And Ashley Shtaih plans to become a nurse in a pediatric oncology unit upon graduating from the nursing program at Texas Christian University.

Since 2007, the Friends of the Library have awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships to teen volunteers. Congratulations and best wishes to these exceptional graduates!

    Upcoming Events

Jan
21

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

CANCELED - Multi-Generational Financial Planning

Lakeway Meeting Room
Jan
21

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CANCELED - Tech Coach

Lakeway
Jan
21

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CANCELED - Power for Parkinson's

Lakeway Meeting Room
Jan
21

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

CANCELED - Hybrid: Lake Travis Knit and Crochet

Lakeway Meeting Room
Jan
21

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

CANCELED - PJ Story Time

Lakeway
Jan
22

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Baby Story Time

Lakeway Meeting Room
Jan
22

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Online: Tech Tutorial—iPhone Tips & Tricks

Online
Jan
22

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tech Coach

Lakeway
Jan
22

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Cool, Comms, Collected

Lakeway Meeting Room
Jan
23

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Story Time at Sweetwater Clubhouse

Sweetwater Clubhouse
Jan
23

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Sound Bath

Lakeway Meeting Room
Jan
23

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tech Coach

Lakeway