Youth Library Leaders
Empowering teens to lead, create, and inspire at Oakville Public Library
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Youth Library Leaders (YLL) is a volunteer program for Oakville teens aged 14–18 who are currently enrolled in secondary school. This 8-month program empowers youth to influence library services, plan events, and gain leadership experience — all while earning volunteer hours!
Program Snapshot:
Commitment: Monthly 2-hour meetings from September – May
Volunteer Hours: Minimum 16 hours (extra hours may be earned for project participation, minute taking etc.)
Location: Various OPL branches
Spots Available: 30
Applications open once a year in August.
Why Join?
- Earn community service hours: Contribute meaningfully while fulfilling your school’s volunteer requirements.
- Build valuable skills: Develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and digital literacy through hands-on experience.
- Learn about the library and marketing: Gain knowledge about OPL’s services, collections, and programs, and learn marketing basics to help promote these to your peers and community.
- Plan exciting events: Help organize a special event during Youth Week - from brainstorming to execution.
- Explore future careers: Hear from OPL staff on topics like resume writing, job searching, skill development and career paths.
Applications for the 2025-2025 season are now closed. Please check this page again in August 2026.