Programs for teens
Teen Volunteers: Reading Buddies are back!
Reading Buddies Registration open till March 27
We're looking for teens who are punctual, reliable, and good at communication to earn volunteer hours with our Reading Buddies program. Volunteer experience like this looks great on a résumé.
Reading Buddies is a literacy program that pairs children in grades 1-5 with trained teen volunteers from the community. Focusing on the enjoyment of reading and friendship, it works to improve the literacy of reluctant or struggling readers.
Teens can gain volunteer experience by joining the Reading Buddies program. We meet once a week to read books and play games! Teen volunteer applications are be available for pickup at the Library and downloadable on our website.
Registration open from Wednesday, March 6 - Wednesday, March 27
Please note: the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
Drop your completed application off at the Service Desk, or email it to ecampbell@bradford.library.on.ca
A mandatory training session will take place on Wednesday, April 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Program runs Wednesdays, April 10 - May 10 from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Impact Youth Leadership Program
Mondays: January 15 and 29, February 12 and 26, March 4, 18 and 25, April 8, 15 and 22, May 6 and 27, June 3 and 17
4 - 6 p.m.
Impact Youth & Cultural Centre presents the Bradford Youth Group.
Join us for a 6 month Leadership Program. For teens aged 12 to 18.
Free! Register here, or drop in to check it out.
Chess
Chess
Thursdays: March 14
Join fellow chess players for a few friendly battles on the board.
Free, drop-in!
Want some coaching to become a better chess player? Check out the Featured Resources on our Brainfuse site for live chess tutoring and more!
Free with your Library card.
Teen Book Reviews
Read any good books lately?
We want to hear about it!
Share with us your honest reviews and receive community service hours. A single paragraph (4-6 sentences) review for a book is all we need.
- One hour earned per one paragraph review letting us know what you liked/didn't like about the book and why others may (or may not) be interested in reading it
- Don't just say "This was a great book" or "I hated this book". We want to know the details!
- Ask yourself, How would you talk to a friend about this book?
- Think about the kind of things that you look for in a book review, and try to include those elements.
- Tell us the title and the author of the book.
- Limit of 5 reviews (a one paragraph review per book) per person for the year
Email your reviews to Elizabeth at ecampbell@bradford.library.on.ca
Coming soon: Earn hours for video game or movie reviews.