Teens
Teen ONLY Hours in the Teen Space:
3PM to closing Monday through Friday
All day Saturday and Sunday
(Except for Library sponsored events - table(s) or computer area will be clearly marked)
All others will be asked to move to a different location to work during these times
Customers of all ages are welcome to browse the collection during this time. We respectfully ask adults and younger children to use seating and computers in other areas of the library to keep this a safe and fun space for students in grades 7-12.
Check out this Brand New event for tween and teens!!
We are having a small issue with the Literary magazine submissions. Thanks for your patience as we fix this.
Current Volunteer Event Sign-ups
Additional opportunities may be available on our events calendar. Search "teen volunteer".
Volunteer Information
Volunteer letters are ready for pick-up at the Information Desk. Please read your letter. For discrepancies, please contact Ms. Molly at mmorrison@mountlaurellibrary.org
Local organizations that also work with tween/teens. Check with the individual organization for specific age requirements.
American Red Cross Clubs
Animal Welfare Association (AWA)
Battleship New Jersey
Burlington County Clean Communities (updates infrequently)
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Color a Smile
Book Smiles (contact form for setting up your own book drive)
Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter
Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs
The KUTE Organization
Majoda Stables
SamariTeen
Special Olympics of New Jersey
Volunteer Center of Burlington County
Volunteer Match
Wharton State Forrest
Adopt-a-shelf Volunteering
Are you interested in long-term, independent volunteer hours? This opportunity is for tweens and teens ages 10-17 (18 if still in HS) to help the library maintain its collection. You will be responsible for cleaning, organizing and merchandising 2 sections of the library, one non-fiction, one fiction.
To receive your sections, you MUST:
- pass a test: alphabetical order and numerical order, including decimal places
- attend an in-person orientation
- volunteer a MINIMUM of once every 2 weeks
Test and orientation are NOT eligible for volunteer hours.
Registration is required via the events calendar.
Test are offered once a quarter: January, April, July, and October
Leadership Projects
Parents, be advised that part of the leadership role includes your tween/teen reaching out to me independently. Please refer them to my email, thank you!
Current Requests:
- Take home craft kits for ages 13-17
- Non-electronic STEM projects and challenges
Please contact Ms. Molly (mmorrison@mountlaurellibrary.org) with the following information from a NON-school email:
Your full first and last name
Your Project idea
What age group are you looking to serve? (Be specific: ages 3-5, teens only, seniors, etc.)
Will your project require a room at the Library for either prep-work, presentation, or event?
Preferred days of the week.
Preferred time slot: Morning (10-12), afternoon (12-2 or 2-4), evening (4-6 or 6-8)
A supplies list (if your project requires one)
All other details will be worked out individually.
Your Leadership Letter will be emailed directly to you.