City of Surrey - Surrey Libraries

We have six TLCs at City Centre, Clayton-Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton-Strawberry Hill, and Semiahmoo-Ocean Park. 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, from 4-5pm.  Alternating between Semiahmoo and Ocean Park Branches
• 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

Semiahmoo Library - 1815 152 Street

Ocean Park Library - 12854 17 Avenue

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:

1. Participate in an interview
2. Complete a Police Information Check
3. Attend an orientation

Program Contact

Name: Aureole Johnstone

Phone: 604-591-4068

Email: aureole.johnstone@surrey.ca

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