The Kingston Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG) was created in the fall of 2015 as a way to keep teens, ages 12 to 19, who were participating in the library’s summer reading programs involved in the library year-round.

teen room in library

Examples of TAG programs and activities:

  • Teen Writing Group
  • Teen Drawing Workshop
  • Teen Video Making Club
  • Teen Advisory Group Annual Cookie Swap
  • Fandom Day at Barnes & Noble
  • Teen Summer Programs

The group typically meets once a month with the adult and teen services librarian to discussion upcoming programs and projects.

The group also speaks on behalf of the library at various outreach programs, the New York Library Association’s Library Advocacy Day and local radio programs