Opportunities for Kids & Teens
Summer Volunteer Opportunities (grades 6-12)
Applications for Summer Volunteers are now closed. We are currently not accepting new Teen and Tween volunteers at this time. If you are interested in volunteering during the school year, applications will open on August 15.
If you’re friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children, sign up to become a volunteer at the Glenview Public Library! Glenview youth volunteers MUST be in grades 6-12 (as of fall 2025) and a Glenview Village resident or attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library to apply.
If you have questions, email youthdesk@glenviewpl.org or call 847.729.7500.
Volunteer Login
Approved youth volunteers can login to MyImpact to view volunteer opportunities.
School Year Youth Volunteers (grades 6-12)
Applications are currently closed. Please check back on August 15 to apply to be a School Year Youth Volunteer.
If you’re friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children, sign up to become a volunteer at the Glenview Public Library! Youth In-Person Volunteers MUST be in grades 6-12 and a Glenview Village resident or attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library to apply.
Teen Advisory Board (grades 6-11)
Congratulations to our new 2025 Teen Advisory Board members!
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is comprised of middle school and high school students selected to help make decisions for the Library, plan and run teen events with librarians, and encourage more teen involvement in the Library. You MUST be a Glenview Village resident or attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library to be considered. All time spent doing Teen Advisory Board Advisory work will earn service credit hours.
Applications for the 2026 Teen Advisory Board will be available in November of 2025.
If you have any questions, email youthdesk@glenviewpl.org or call 847.729.7500.
Innovation Center Teen Volunteer (grades 9-12)
High school students with an interest in design and technology are encouraged to apply to be an Innovation Center Teen Volunteer. Volunteers will assist with room upkeep, cleaning, and inventory while exploring the Innovation Center's equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, heat presses, sewing and embroidery machines, and more. Volunteers will be trained on equipment at their own pace and may build comfort with assisting patrons. Successful candidates MUST be in high school and attend a school served by the Glenview Public Library to apply. If interested, please email innovationdesk@glenviewpl.org for more information.
Opportunities for Adults
Court Ordered Community Service (teens & adults)
If you are looking to complete Court Ordered Community Service hours at the Glenview Public Library, please fill out an application. Our Community Service Coordinator will be in contact to schedule a brief meeting to discuss your needs. All court ordered community service teens MUST be at least 16 years old. Anyone under 18 years of age must bring a parent or guardian to this scheduled meeting.
