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Teen Department
The Teen Department at Johnson Public Library is happy to serve students in Grades 7-12 (though people of all ages are welcome to check out our collection!). We have a weekly Teen Tuesday program during the school year and an exciting series of Summer Reading events each year!
Events Coming Up
All of our programs are completely FREE!
Guitar ClassesSat, Apr 05Meeting Room
Hanging Plant HolderTue, May 20Front Lawn / Auditorium
Summer Reading Sign Up EventTue, Jun 10Auditorium
Volunteers
The Johnson Public Library is seeking Teen Volunteers for our 2025 Summer Program. Volunteers will assist with Children’s and Teen Events, as well as outreach events and book inventory. Volunteers must be 2025 high school graduates or entering 9-12th grades in Fall 2025. Students entering 8th grade in Fall 2025 can volunteer for Children’s Events only.
We are looking for volunteers who are responsible and enthusiastic, who will take initiative to help. Volunteers must be able to communicate via email. Training will be provided online and must be completed in order to participate.
TIMELINE:
May 1 - Application is Posted
June 6 - Training Information will be emailed to you. Please add keri.adams@hackensack.bccls.org to your contact list to ensure you receive the email. The training will be completed online at whatever time is convenient for you.
June 13 - Sign Up information for specific shifts will be emailed to everyone who has completed the training by June 12. Please make sure you have completed all training tasks to receive this information.
If you sign up after June 6, training information will be sent out within three business days. We will accept new volunteers until all shifts are filled. We will likely run out of volunteer shifts quickly, so please don’t wait to sign up.
Connect with us!
Please direct any general questions, comments, volunteer inquiries or book recommendation requests to Keri, our teen librarian at keri.adams@hackensack.bccls.org or ask for her at the Reference Desk. Keri loves to help teens find books they will enjoy reading.