Hamilton Public Library Opportunities for Secondary Students
Calling all teens! Hamilton Public Library is hosting some fantastic opportunities to get involved within the community.
Summer Reading Buddy Volunteers
The Summer Reading Buddies program is looking for reliable, patient, and trustworthy teens between the ages of 14 and 18.
Summer Reading Buddies Volunteers help children who have finished Grades one through six to continue reading throughout the summer.
The program runs during July and August and encourages reluctant readers to enjoy reading through educational board games and activities.
If you are interested in volunteering for the 2023 Summer Reading Buddies program, complete the online volunteer application form before or on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Access the online volunteer application form by clicking here.
For more information on time commitment, qualifications, and responsibilities, visit the Summer Reading Buddies webpage.
Power of the Pen Contest 2023
Are you interested in creative writing? Hamilton Public Library has the perfect contest for you!
Since 1995, The Power of the Pen writing competition encourages writers between the ages of 12 and 18 to submit original poetry and short stories. Participants can enter poems and short stories in English and French and prizes are awarded to first and second place in seven age groups in poetry and short story categories.
The competition closes Friday, September 29, 2023. Digital submissions are encouraged.
For more information, rules, and prizes visit the Power of the Pen webpage.
To send in your digital submission, please fill out the Contest Entry Form.
Updated on Tuesday, June 06, 2023.