Star Teen Program

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We would like to invite you to be a Star Teen for the library, where you will have the opportunity to receive volunteer hours! There are a number of ways you can receive credit. 

Summer Star Teen Program

In-person volunteering will resume this summer! 

Summer Star Teens support the library’s summer reading program by handing out and explaining reading logs, in addition to checking completed reading logs. Training will be provided, so no experience is needed. Training will occur on Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. at the library. If you're interested in becoming a Star Teen please fill out an application and return it to the information desk at the library.

Star Teens 2019

Online Star Teen Program


To participate please have your parent or guardian fill out and sign the Star Teen Release Form, and email it to Pamela Carlile, at pcarlile@sanmarcostx.gov. Then select one of the options below to complete.


We will keep track of and award you volunteer hours based on which activities you select. You are welcome to repeat activities, as long as the content is different each time. At the end of the semester we will email you a signed letter with your volunteer hours. If you need a letter each month to verify your volunteer hours, please let us know! 


When you complete one of the following volunteer opportunities, please submit your photos and paragraphs to our Teen Librarian, Pamela Carlile, at pcarlile@sanmarcostx.gov. By sending us your content you are giving us permission to post any photos, text, or reviews on the library’s website and/or social media accounts. 

Children's Crafts - 2 Hours of Volunteer Service:

Find a tutorial for a craft that uses supplies that are easy for families to obtain. Make it, then email us a picture of your craft and a link to the tutorial. Write a few sentences that answer the following questions: Would this be a good craft for kids under 12? Why/Why not?

Alien Craft
Alien Craft Tutorial

Book Face - 1 Hour of Volunteer Service:

Take a photo of yourself strategically lining up your face or another body part alongside a book cover that features a matching body part, so that there appears to be a melding of life and art.

Book Face

Book Cover Challenge - 1 Hour of Volunteer Service:

Imitate your favorite book cover or character. Send us a picture.

Book Cover Recreation

Book Review - 30 Minutes of Volunteer Service: 

Write a paragraph telling us about what you're reading and if you would recommend it (earn an extra 30 minutes if you send us a selfie of yourself holding the book you’re reviewing).

Movie/TV Show Review - 30 Minutes of Volunteer Service:

Write a paragraph telling us about what you’re watching and if you would recommend it. 

Bookish Selfie - 30 minutes of Volunteer Service:

Take a photo of yourself reading. You must be creative with your selfie. Costumes, props, and creativity encouraged. No credit for just a simple photo of yourself with a book unless you write a book review to go with it.

Program Ideas - 30 Minutes of Volunteer Service:

Send us a paragraph with ideas for new programs you want to see at the library!