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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
A group of Montgomery County teens who write reviews of music, books, movies, and websites; produce podcasts and videos; develop programs; and create and promote new ideas to library services for teens.  The teens are selected at the beginning of each school year.

Or become a member of one of the following groups that meet at individual libraries:

• Bethesda Teen Reads
  Are you interested in having an opportunity to read (and review) new teen books before they are in the bookstore or your local library?  Want to meet an author or two, and participate in informal discussions about favorite books for the year?  Then consider joining this teen group that operates out of the Bethesda Library.  Teens read ARC’s (advance reader copies) of teen books, and complete short review cards.  Teen reviews are sent on to the local Capitol Choices Best Book Committee and the YALSA Best Book Committee for teen input.  Review books do have to be picked up at and returned to the Bethesda Library.  SSL credit can be assigned for participation in this project.  Contact the Bethesda Library for more information. 240-777-0637.
• Olney Teen Advisory Group
  Plan, develop, publicize, and make great programs happen, like Open Mic and video gaming events.  SSL credit can be assigned for participation.  Contact the Olney Library for more information. 240-773-9545.
• Silver Spring Teen Advisory Board
  Do you have suggestions for making the library friendlier and more exciting for teens?  Are you interested in meeting with other teens monthly and enjoying a variety of activities and some light snacks?  If you are between the ages of 11 and 18, and Silver Spring is your local library, contact the Silver Spring Library Teen Advisory Board. 240-773-9420.

Peggy Li is the student representative to Montgomery County Friends of the Library Board of Trustees. She is a junior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac and is a member of her school’s math, It’s Academic, and forensics teams, the French Honor Society, and Young Democrats. She is a volunteer with the Montgomery County Teen Court. Reading, solving Sudoku and other puzzles, writing, and Internet surfing are among Peggy’s many interests. She plans to continue a newsletter encouraging teens to read and is interested in expanding the size and scope of library services for teens.

If you'd like to see something at your local library or want to volunteer to help libraries better serve teens, email Peggy at PeggyLi.224@gmail.com.