Teen Time Stories (Summer Storytime)

About this event

Elementary, Kids, Preschoolers. We are thrilled to introduce Teen Time Stories—a specialized, small-group reading program designed to maintain a consistent reading routine, build community, and foster a love for reading. For Parents & Kids: Consistency & Connection Keep your child’s reading skills sharp and build a dependable summer routine with our cozy, highly focused reading sessions. The Format: To ensure high-quality interaction, each teen volunteer is strictly limited to a maximum of 3 children. The Benefit: Your child won't just be sitting in a crowd; they will receive personalized attention, active engagement, and mentorship from an inspiring local teenager. Calling All Teen Volunteers (Grades 9–12) Looking to make a real difference this summer, build your resume, and earn community service hours? We need enthusiastic leaders to helm our small-group story circles. The Role: You will be paired with a mini "crew" of no more than three children, leading them through engaging stories and book discussions. The Impact: This is a fantastic opportunity to develop mentorship skills, practice public speaking, and inspire the next generation of readers in a relaxed, supportive environment. ***Contact the branch about the volunteer application process Important Registration & Attendance Policy Because spots are extremely limited to maintain our strict 1:3 ratio, we require a high level of commitment from our participating families. Please review our registration guidelines carefully before signing up: Strict Online Registration: Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis via our online portal. No walk-ins will be permitted to allow teens to be prepared and not caught off-guard. Our Attendance Agreement: Because an absence directly deprives another child of a spot and disrupts our teen volunteers' scheduled time, we enforce a zero-tolerance attendance policy. Failure to attend a registered session without providing advanced, reasonable notice will result in a