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Teen Advisory Group

Calling all teens! Let your creative voice be heard—help create the teen experiences you would like to see at Fort Bend County Libraries by joining the FBCL Teen Advisory Group (TAG). TAG is made up of teens from our community who actively promote teen library services to their peers and participate in creating and implementing teen library programming. Each TAG member serves for one school year (September – May). Being a member of TAG includes attending TAG meetings, planning, promoting, and presenting teen library programs, and writing brief book recommendations. TAG members will develop skills like communication, collaboration, time management, and leadership.  

Requirements to Apply:

  • High School Grades 9-12 (2025-2026 School Year)
  • 1 letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult due by application deadline
  • Available 5 hours per month to attend meetings and other TAG events
  • A love of, or enjoyment of, Fort Bend County Libraries

 

TAG Library Branches:

**Selected teens will serve on one of the 6 Teen Advisory Groups for the entire school year.

  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Katy
  • Fulshear Library
  • George Memorial Library, Richmond
  • Missouri City Branch Library
  • Sugar Land Branch Library
  • Sienna Branch Library, Missouri City

 

Meeting Dates:

  • Meetings will take place in-person at their respective libraries and also virtually.
  • Attendance at ALL meetings is mandatory. Up to 2 meetings may be attended virtually.
  • Cinco Ranch TAG: The 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Fulshear TAG: The 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 pm
  • George Memorial TAG: The 4th Monday of every month from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Missouri City TAG: The 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Sugar Land TAG: The 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:30-5:30 pm
  • Sienna TAG: The 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm

 

Fort Bend County Libraries Teen Advisory Group Application Process:

  1. Starting April 1, 2025, download a TAG Application here. Applications are due by midnight May 16, 2025.
  2. Read all the information about the program and fill out the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  3. Read the Expectations and Responsibilities of Teen Advisory Group Members and Attendance and Dismissal. Sign the TAG Commitment Agreement and submit with your application. Applications without a signed commitment agreement will not be considered.
  4. Submit your application and commitment agreement form via email to TeenAdvisoryFBCL@gmail.com. Applications will not be accepted after midnight on May 16, 2025.

TAG librarian advisors will review all applications and contact qualified applicants via email with further instructions by June 20, 2025. Keep an eye on your email, or you could miss out!

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