Volunteer Opportunities

Please note: The Library provides a variety of community service credit opportunities. When applying for a society or award, it is your responsibility to confirm that the credit earned through the Library is accepted by the organization.

Color a Smile (for Grades K-2)

Book Reviews (for Grades 3-5)

Letters to Our Troops & Veterans (for Grades 3-5)

Local Volunteering Opportunities for Kids

Upcoming Community Service Programs for Children

Dog or Cat Toy “Take & Make” (Grades 3 – 5)
Create a dog or cat toy at home while earning 1 hour of community service credit.

Click here to register starting 9/15 to reserve your Cat Kit

Click here to register starting 9/15 to reserve your Dog Kit.

Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 18, and we’ll donate them to a local animal shelter. One dog or cat kit per child, please.

YouTube Video Instructions for Dog Toy

Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) for Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)

Tuesday, September 23, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. Please note this program is offsite and parents/caregivers (over the age of 18) must stay with their child at the farm. Click here to register starting 9/9.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, September 24, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Help brighten a child’s day! Join us to make uplifting cards for hospitalized kids. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 9/10.

Letters to Our Troops & Veterans (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, October 8, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Join us to write and decorate letters thanking all who serve our nation for their commitment and bravery. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 9/24.

Dog Treat Jars for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)

Monday, October 27, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Come get crafty with us as we decorate treat jars for our furry friends—these “pawsome” creations will be donated to our Pet Supply Drive! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 10/13.