Kids Community Service
Upcoming Community Service programs for children:
Tote Bags for Supply Drives (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, March 11, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun and creative tote bag decorating session! Kids will get to design colorful, one-of-a-kind bags that will be used for Library supply drives. It’s a great way to get crafty and give back to the community!
Click here to register now.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)
Friday, March 20, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (School Closed)
Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. 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 now.
Doodle Art Bookmarks for Senior Citizens (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Join us to make colorful, doodle art bookmarks for our “Senior Bus” patrons. It’s a simple, creative way to bring smiles and brighten someone’s day!
Click here to register starting 3/11.
Tabletop Smiles (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 8, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (School Closed)
Join us to make placemats filled with color, creativity, and kindness for people receiving meals from local charities and organizations. Come spread joy – one placemat at a time!
Click here to register starting 3/25.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5)
Friday, April 10, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (School Closed)
Kids will help with various farm tasks such as weeding beds, planting seeds, and picking produce. Dress for a mess and for the weather! In the event of extreme weather, this program may be rescheduled or cancelled. 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 3/27.
Congratulations Cards for Preschool Graduates (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, April 22, 4:30–5:30 p.m. (School Closed)
Celebrate our littlest graduates with creativity! Kids will design bright and cheerful congratulations cards for local preschoolers moving up to kindergarten. It’s a fun way to spread smiles and celebrate big milestones!
Click here to register starting 4/8.
Also, check out the ongoing community service opportunities for our younger patrons, which can be done from home:
Color a Smile (Grades K – 2): Click here for detailed instructions.
Book Reviews for Kids (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.
Letters to Our Troops (Grades 3 – 5): Click here for detailed instructions.
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.
Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org
