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JUNIOR LIBRARY COUNCIL (JLC)

 ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE OCTOBER 2023 - MAY 2024 SESSION 
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STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 MAY ENROLL.
PLEASE CONTACT THE YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN AT
 denise.lester@westwood.bccls.org WITH ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.
COMPLETE ENROLLMENT FORM HERE

What is the Junior Library Council (JLC) ?

REGISTER FOR JLC
The Junior Library Council (JLC) is a new volunteer organization specifically for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12.  The program runs each year from October - May  and includes monthly meetings as well as several volunteer opportunities that benefit the Westwood Library and/or the greater Westwood community.  Members are expected to complete a series of mandatory activities, group activities and some independent activities to earn a Volunteer Certificate in May.  Mandatory meetings will be held both virtually on Google Meet and in person (see below.)  Open enrollment runs from September 18- December 30, 2023.

Schedule of Meetings for the 2023/2024 school year:   
Each month you must register for the meeting on the library’s website calendar at www.westwoodpubliclibrary.org  by or before 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to receive the meeting link.  After 3:00 pm, registration ends and the meeting link is automatically sent to those already registered.   All meetings begin promptly at 6:00 pm.  Meetings last about 45 minutes. You will be given a 5 minute grace period to sign in, afterwards, you are considered absent.  
Tuesday, October 17, 2023  (IN-PERSON: Getting to Know You) 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 (VIRTUAL - GOOGLE MEET)
Tuesday, February  2024 (NO MEETING)
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (IN- PERSON)
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (LAST MEETING - IN PERSON)

Below is a sample of some of the mandatory tasks members will need to complete.  Once you register to become a member of the Junior Library Council, you will be given access to a spreadsheet to keep track of your progress.

JLC Activities

JLC ACTIVITIES FOR 2022-2024
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
  • ​Register for a library card.
  • Attend Board of Education OR a Mayor and Town Council OR a Library Board Meeting in person and provide summary of the meeting and what you learned.
  • Create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) short 1 min video about any library service or resource. To be posted on our social media.
  • Participate in Maker's Day (March)
  • Conduct oral history interviews
  • Contribute to "Westwood Teens Talk" digital magazine. 
JLC Scholarship
Learn more about the JLC Scholarship HERE
Upcoming Mayor & Council Meetings (public sessions)
Meeting Schedule
Upcoming School Board Meetings

​Meeting Schedule  (The BOE posts their meeting links on the day of the meeting)

JLC  Meeting Agendas (2023-2024)
​Check the meeting agendas to be sure you stay up to date on projects to work on and requirements to complete.
October 17, 2023 Agenda
November 28, 2023 Agenda

Westwood Public Library 

49 Park Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675