BKLYN Library Youth Council

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BKLYN Library Youth Council - Application

Plan and execute BPL's largest teen event of the year, Urban Art Jamm at Central Library. Build skills in event planning, budgeting, and marketing. Learn the ins and outs of how libraries operate. Serve as peer leaders and library advocates.

All applicants will received a follow up email, and select applicants will be invited for an interview. Ten teens will be offered a spot on the Youth Council. We look forward to receiving your application!

Learn more at: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer/bklyn-library-youth

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Age

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Do you live and/or go to school in Brooklyn?

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Application Questions

Below are some questions about you, your interests, and your background. There are no wrong answers, we are just looking to know more about you! You don't need to submit a formal essay, but please make sure we can interpret you correctly.

How did you find out about the program?

Have you applied for Youth Council in the past?

Do you have access to many special programs like this? What programs have you done like this before?

Have you ever attended the Urban Art Jamm at BPL?

Yes

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Have you participated in an internship program or volunteer position at Brooklyn Public Library before? If so, which one(s)?

How often do you visit Brooklyn Public Library?

Daily

Weekly

Once or twice a month

Once or twice a year

Never

Other:

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If you come regularly, what is the name of the branch (or branches) that you visit?

Which of the roles below would best suit your knowledge, strengths, and skills? CHOOSE 2.

Reaching out to and working with performers

Recruiting teen artists to share their work

Promoting the Jamm to teens

Decorating and creating a good vibe

Helping to set up technical equipment

Keeping things organized and on track

Other:

Are you available to attend our monthly meetings? They are on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-7pm.

Yes

Maybe

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Are you available to attend our mid-winter break intensive? (February 20-24th)

Yes

Maybe

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Are you available all day on Saturday April 22nd for the Urban Art Jamm event?

Yes

Maybe

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If you said "no" or "maybe" to any of the above, you may comment here to explain:

Why do you think libraries are important for teens?

How could BPL improve its programs and services for teens?

If you envision a big event just for teens at the library that would draw lots of people to attend, what do you envision?

Why do you want to be a part of the BKLYN Library Youth Council and Urban Art Jamm?

Other info you'd like to share? (Optional)

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