City of Surrey - Surrey Libraries

We have six TLCs at City Centre, Clayton-Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton-Strawberry Hill, and Semiahmoo. TLC members give back to their community by planning events and advising the library of library services that are meaningful to the teen community.

Requirements 

• 13–18 years of age
• A Surrey Libraries card
• A Police Information Check (PIC)
• Enjoy working in a team
• Interest in youth issues in Surrey
• Interest in library services for teens
• Reliable and punctual
• Respectful of others

Commitment

• Meeting once a month, 2nd Wednesday of every month, at the City Centre Library.
• Leading 1 meeting on your own or with other TLC members.
• Additional meetings for program planning if required.
• Attending and leading TLC programs.
• Responding to emails from your TLC supervisor
• Completion of a Teen Library Council survey

Locations

City Centre Library - 10350 University Drive

How to join:

•     Click Fill in an application on the right side of this page
•     Create a profile and submit the application form

•     Sign up for the opportunity once you have successfully created a profile

•     Submit TWO completed references (not from family or friends)

•     When all the above steps are complete a librarian will be in touch with next steps! They include:

          •     Participate in an interview

          •     Complete a Police Information Check

          •     Attend an orientation

Program Contact

Name: Tricia Green

Phone: 604-598-7436

Email: tricia.green@surrey.ca

We connect people, spark curiosity, and inspire lifelong learning to enhance the lives of Surrey residents.