Teen Library Council (TLC)

• Attend and participate in monthly Teen Library Council meetings in-person 

• Attend and participate in Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees meetings as a non-voting member in-person as assigned 

• Gather and share teen perspectives through informal discussions with peers 

• Collaborate on library advocacy initiatives 

Term and Time Commitment:

• 12-month term

  • Possibility of renewal for an additional year based on successful performance and mutual agreement 

  • One Teen Library Council meeting per month (Second Wednesday of the month, 4:30-5:30 p.m.) 

  • Two TLC members will rotate attendance at monthly Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees meetings (Third Wednesday of the month, 4:30-5:30 p.m.)  

  • Teen Library Council members are responsible for scheduling monthly informal peer discussions 

• Gain experience with community leadership 

• Learn about library services and local government 

• Develop skills in community co-design, board operations, and advocacy through City provided training and orientation 

• Earn a stipend of $25 per meeting, as well as $25 per month for peer connection work 

• High school students entering grades 9 to 12 

• Resident of Rochester Public Library service area in Olmsted County, Minnesota 

• Availability to attend Teen Library Council meetings monthly and Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees meetings as assigned 

• Willingness to hold informal monthly discussions with peers to gather perspectives to bring back to the Teen Library Council