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Welcome to the Teen Services Page
We offer a range of services and programs throughout the year for teens ages 12-18.We connect youth with free resources such as library materials, creative
programs, websites and databases, and volunteer opportunities. Through the power
of information, imagination and ideas, the Zula B. Wylie Public Library strives to
inspire the teens of our community.
Driving Tests
Learn when to yield, where to park and what all those road signs mean! This free DMV practice test covers the most important traffic signs and their meanings. Visit Driving-tests.org.
Texas Permit Test
From this page, you can also access driver handbooks, road sign information and more. Most features are also available in Spanish. Visit Texas Permit Test.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Zula B. Wylie Public Library Teen Volunteer Program
In order to become a volunteer at the Zula B. Wylie Public Library, you must complete the application below as well as participate in a group interview and attend orientation. The volunteer coordinators will review applications, and then choose applicants to move on to the interview phase. Volunteer space is limited, and completing the following application does not guarantee placement in our program.
If you have any questions about the application or program, please contact Leticia Bolin at leticia.bolin@cedarhilltx.com or 972-291-7323 ext. 1314.
Qualifications
- Must be between 14 and 18 years old or attending high school
- Must live in or attend school in Cedar Hill
- Must be able to volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours
- Must not be fulfilling any type of court ordered service including for truancy or DAEP
Interview and Orientation
In order to volunteer at the library, you must participate in a group interview. Dress is business casual. If you are chosen as a volunteer, you must attend an orientation session. No exceptions. The final volunteer positions and schedule will be determined at orientation.
Volunteer Positions
You will be able to choose up to two volunteer positions. The duties are as described below.
- Circulation Aide
- Circulation Aides assist staff with maintaining the order and cleanliness of the library and its collection. This involves a variety of tasks including cleaning and shelving items, reading shelves, searching for items, taking out recycling, helping with events, and any other miscellaneous tasks library staff may have to help keep the library running.
- Teen Techie
- Teen Techies assist patrons with minor computer issues as well as printing, scanning, and faxing. Techies will also do any other miscellaneous tasks library staff may have to help keep the library running.
- Children’s Aide
- Children’s aides assist library staff with children’s activities, maintaining the children’s area, and helping patrons in the children’s area. You must be comfortable working with small children for this position. Children’s aides also do any other miscellaneous tasks library staff may have to help keep the library running.
- Special events aide
- Special events aide will help in assisting in all of the preparation of all of the library events. Assisting with helping staff with set-up of the space requirement and decor as well as break down after every event, being sure to greet every customer.
Dress Code
While volunteering at the library, volunteers must dress in a manner appropriate for representing the library. The dress code is as follows and will be strictly enforced.
- Volunteers should have overall good hygiene and clean appearance.
- A volunteer name tag must be worn at all times.
- Clothing must be good condition with no holes or rips. No suggestive or explicit graphics.
- No sweats, lounge pants, leggings, or workout shorts.
- You must wear closed toe shoes. No slides, sandals, or flip flops.
- No caps, hoodies or beanies should be worn on the head while inside the building.
- No earbuds or phones out while you are volunteering.
- Bags and purses are to be left in designated areas until you finish volunteering.
Please keep in mind.
- The library can only accommodate a certain number of volunteers on any given day and at any given time. Therefore, volunteers can only volunteer during their scheduled times. The times will be set in advance. DO NOT show up without calling first.
- We ask that you do not bring valuable belongings with you. We do not have adequate storage for items and no place to lock them away.
Volunteer Agreement
If you are selected as a teen volunteer, you will be required to abide by all the rules of the Zula B. Wylie Public Library and the teen volunteer program. Please understand that you are offering to volunteer free of charge. Also, understand that if you do not abide by all of the rules of the Zula B. Wylie Public Library and the teen volunteer program, you will be dismissed. Volunteers agree that the library may at any time, for any reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the library.
