City of Carrollton, TX
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What TAC Is
Teen Advisory Council - called TAC for short - is a group of teens that meets once a month to help shape Carrollton Public Library services and materials for teens in the community.
Members collaborate with the Teen Librarian to:
- Plan upcoming events and Library programs
- Determine the best ways for the Library to help local teens access Library services and materials.
- Volunteer for youth events and programs
Benefits of Joining
Earn Volunteer Hours
Earn volunteer hours for:
- Attending meetings
- Helping to lead and promote teen programs
- Creating recommended book lists
- Assisting in youth and teen programs and events
Develop Skills
- Gain planning experience by helping design teen programs
- Build cooperative skills by collaborating with other teens in your community
- Obtain leadership positions
Give Back to Community
- Have a direct impact on the services and books provided to teens in the community
- Help prepare for and host big teen Library events
Important Dates
Application Opens
June 1 - August 1 each year
Interviews Scheduled
In August
Membership Duration
September through May
Requirements to Apply
- Ages 13-18
- 1 letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult due by application deadline
- Available 4 hours per month to attend meetings and other TAC events
How to Join
- Starting June 1, applicants may download this Carrollton Public Library Teen Advisory Council 2025 - 2026 Application or ask staff at either Library location for a copy.
- Application is not a fillable PDF and must be completed by hand then scanned into a computer along with the recommendation letter if you want to email your application.
- Applications are due by August 1.
- Read all the information included in the TAC application concerning attendance and expectations and complete the entire application.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Submit your application and letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult via email to the email address below by August 1.
(The email address above is an image, so you cannot copy it)- You may also turn in your application and recommendation letter in person at either Library
- Interviews will be scheduled during August.
- Get ready to start making a difference at your local Library!
