T.I.C.T.A.C.
Looking for more information on the Medicine Hat Public Library’s TEEN Group?
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What the heck is T.I.C.T.A.C?
T.I.C.T.A.C. is a council of youth, ages 13 to 18, which work with the Youth Services Coordinator. T.I.C.T.A.C. stands for “Teens Initiating Change - Together and Committed”
Our mission statement is: “To help the library become a more inviting, appealing place for youth, and to enhance youth library services and programs in the commuinty”
How do I become a T.I.C.T.A.C. member?
- Be between the ages of 13 and 18, or in grade 7 to 12
- Be a library member (It’s FREE !!)
- Fill out an application form
- Be able to spend about 5 hours per month with the T.I.C.T.A.C group
- Should enjoy working with others as a team
- Should be interested in the library, and improving library services for teens
What does a T.I.C.T.A.C. member do?
- Be an advocate for youth and library services
- Attend meetings which are held every three weeks on Sunday afternoons.
- Enhance and update the library collection for youth
- Plan fun and exciting montly teen activity nights
- Attend the activity nights, and assist in preparation and clean-up.
- Help keep the website up-to-date with ideas and creativity.
- Help recruit new T.I.C.T.A.C. members
- Create partnerships between T.I.C.T.A.C., the Library, and the Community.
Benefits of being a T.I.C.T.A.C. member:
- Have your ideas mattter
- Learn new skills and leadership roles
- Make a difference in the community
- Enhance a resume and / or college application
- Promote literacy and help others
- Meet new people and enjoy fun activities
Tic-Tac President Drake Bongofsky & Teen Services Coordinator Michelle Bien
Tic-Tac Vice President Kyle Bitscht & Teen Services Coordinator Michelle Bien
