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The Hebronian June 2009 Page 6
Teen Advisory Board Recounts
Year’s Accomplishments
In April, the Friends of the
Douglas Library honored
the five graduating members
of the Teen Advisory Board
(TAB), a youth organization
that works to make the
library an exciting and adventurous
place for students.
Those members are Hannah
Lents, Lynn Kowsz, Courtney
Federico, and Megan
Armes. Brian Finn, also a
graduating senior and TAB
member, was unable to attend
the meeting.
Adult Services Librarian
Elaine Boudreau serves as
the group’s advisor.
Friends of the Douglas Library Helen Reardon
(second from left) recently presented graduating
members of the Teen Advisory Board with gift
checks for their service to the library and to the
community. Shown (from left) are Megan Armes,
Reardon, Julie Gauthier (a RHAM junior and continuing
TAB member), Co-President Lynn Kowsz,
Project Coordinator Hannah Lents, and Co-President
Courtney Federico. Not shown is graduating
TAB member Brian Finn.
TAB sponsored two programs this past academic year, both of which were well
attended. In November, they hosted the “Henna Program,” where a Henna artist
provided attendees with free Henna tattoos.
In March, “What’s Underneath”, an annual program for all teens in the area was
held. Students exhibited their talents/projects in the audio-visual arts “coffee
house” style presentations. Some of the presentations were trials for school finals;
others were of personal interest or hobbies.
A small group of TAB members do a bi-monthly book display in the Young
Adult section of the library which included “Blue Books,” “Romantic Novels,”
“American History,” “Classics,” and “Series.” Throughout the year, members of
the TAB group make recommendations for adding and deleting the materials
in the YA section of the library. Two TAB members are also responsible to keep
the Young Adult webpage on the library’s website updated.
“Last fall a group started sprucing up the library’s gardens under the supervision of
Maureen Anne Murphy (who is currently starting up a Hebron Farmer’s Market),”
said Boudreau. “This group will be starting a spring clean-up shortly”.
Besides the gardening for the summer, TAB members are also busy with their annual
recruitment newsletter and party for September. As their website states, “Indulge
us in our shameless recruiting and Join TAB!” All the forms to become a member
are available online at http://www.douglaslibrary.org/YA/youngadult.htm.
“I joined TAB because I wanted to volunteer at the library,” said Lents. “When
I was a freshman, I went to the library with a friend every Thursday to do
homework and hang out, it was a kind of sanctuary. I decided that I wanted
to volunteer there, because I felt like I owed something back. I asked Elaine
Boudreau about volunteering. I was not yet old enough, but she told me about
TAB and I decided to join.”
“TAB is a wonderful group that allows its members to make a positive change in
their community,” said Kowsz. “It is also an excellent way to fulfill community
service hour requirements. Most of our members continue to be active in the
group because we really enjoy what we are doing and have fun with it.”
“I would like to think that I’ve helped other teens see that the library isn’t just
home for books,” said Lents. “It can also be home for your intellect. It certainly
is for me.”
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