Teens Can Earn Volunteer-Service Hours With Libraries’ Online Advisory Councils

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. In December, the programs will be live-streamed via Webex, and registration is required. These activities will be online ONLY; they will NOT be in-person.

Young Adult Advisory Councils

  • YA Advisory Council” – Tuesday, December 14, 4:00-5:00 pm; Wednesday, December 15, 4:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday, December 21, 4:00-5:00 pm; or Wednesday, December 22, 4:00-5:00 pm.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by expressing ideas, organizing upcoming activities, and suggesting new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults at the library.

Online Gaming for Young Adults

  • Live: JackBox Game Session” – Tue, December 7, 4:00 pm.

Have fun playing games virtually with JackBox! Play trivia competitions, improv games, and more!

Young Adult Book Clubs

  • YA Book Club– Wed, December 8, 4:00-5:00 pm

This month, readers will discuss The Wrath & the Dawn, written by Renée Ahdieh. This book selection is in print and on OverDrive; call George Memorial Library to check availability of additional print copies.

  • Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel & Animé Club— Thu, December 9, 4:00-5:00 pm.

The book to be discussed is Grumpy Cat/Garfield, created by Mark Evanier. This title is available digitally on hoopla.

  • Heavy Inks Graphic Novels Book Club— Sat, December 18, 11:00 am-noon.

The book to be discussed is Spider-Gwen, Vol 0-2, created by Jason Latour. This title is available in print; call George Memorial Library to check on availability of additional print copies.

  • YA Book Club– Wed, December 22, 4:00-5:00 pm.

This month, readers will discuss Scythe, written by Neal Shusterman. This title is available in print and on OverDrive; call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library to check on availability of additional print copies

The activities are free and open to the public. Registration is required; a link to the live-streamed Webex session will be emailed to participants who register. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office (281-633-4734).

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