For Teens and Tweens at Wright Library
Wright Library offers activities, programs, and volunteer opportunities for teens and tweens. Whether looking for something to do, a place to study or socialize, or a way to volunteer and gain service hours, stop by the Youth Services Desk to see how Wright Library fits what you need.
Gain Leadership Experience and Build Friendships as a Wright Library Teen Volunteer
Download a Teen Volunteer Application
Wright Library is proud to offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for teens to provide service hours, skill building, and socialization. Teens can apply to become a library volunteer at any time between grades 7 – 12 to start making a difference in their community.
There are many ways to get involved. Teens can:
- assist Youth Services by prepping crafts and program materials, or by assisting with live programs
- clean library materials, straighten shelves, and pull books
- read with younger children through Book Buddies
- share ideas at Teen Advisory Board meetings to help shape the library’s outreach efforts
- participate in special outreach projects scheduled throughout the year
Teens who want to make a difference, grow their skills, and be part of something positive are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at the Wright Library Youth Services Desk or download a Teen Volunteer Application here. Once the application is completed, signed by the teen and their parent/guardian, and returned to the Youth Services Department, teens will meet with a librarian for a short orientation about upcoming opportunities.
Volunteer Benefits
Teen volunteers gain leadership experience, strengthen communication skills, explore career interests, and build friendships — all while earning volunteer service credit around their busy schedules.
Past Community Collaborations
- Organized a personal hygiene drive benefiting the Dayton nonprofit House of Bread — demonstrating how young people can turn compassion into action.
- Painted and distributed "Positivity Rocks!"
Teen Advisory Board
>>Upcoming Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Teen volunteers are welcome to participate in Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings to help with planning and promotion of library programs and participation in special service projects. Volunteers receive one hour of community service credit per month by attending these meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month during the school year (September through May) at 3:30 PM.
Programs for Teens and Tweens
Teen Programs
>>Upcoming Teen Programs | >>Wright Library Program Calendar
Teens in grades 7-12 have many opportunities for fun at the library with these programs and more:
- Film Screenings - watch movies or shows while enjoying crafts and snacks.
- Trivia Nights and Escape Rooms - gather a team and test your knowledge and creativity.
- Gaming After Hours - hang out after the library closes to enjoy board games, computer games, and video games on the big screen.
- Teen Exam Breaks (December and May) - students are invited to hang out, enjoy pizza and snacks, and take a break with therapy dogs and funny videos during Oakwood Schools' exam days.
Tween Programs
>>Upcoming Tween Programs | >>Wright Library Program Calendar
Tweens in grades 4-7 have many opportunities for fun at the library with these programs and more:
- Tween Hangout - play games, make crafts, and hang out with friends during this fun time, usually each Tuesday from 3:15-4:30 p.m. except during May, August, and December.
- Paws to Read - strengthen reading skills while reading to a therapy dog.
- Crafting Programs