Kids Community Service
Upcoming Community Service programs for children:
“Take & Make” Painted Hearts Community Service Art Project (Grades 3 – 5)
Let your heart shine on canvas! Help us paint colorful hearts to be part of a beautiful, collaborative art project that celebrates creativity and community. Pick up your art kit (flat canvas, acrylic paint set and paintbrush) starting on Monday, February 2 and return your creative work of art by Sun., February 15. Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. Only one kit per child. Click here to reserve your child’s kit now.
Tabletop Smiles (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, February 4 AND/OR Tuesday, February 24, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
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! Register for one or both. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit for each date they attend.
Click here to register for the Feb. 4 class now.
Volunteer at Hobbs Farm (Bethel Hobbs Farm, Centereach) (Grades 3 – 5) Due to recent extreme weather conditions that have affected the operation of the farm, this event is CANCELLED.
Tuesday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Winter Break)
Kids will be planting seeds in the farm’s greenhouse. Dress for a mess and for the weather! Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. 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.
Create for a Cause: Baby Bibs (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, February 18, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (Winter Break)
Kids will hand-paint baby bibs with fun, colorful designs to be donated to families in need. It’s a creative way to have fun and make a difference! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit.
Click here to register starting 2/4.
Birthday Banners & Cards (Grades 3 – 5)
Tuesday, March 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Help us make cheerful birthday banners and cards for kids who are spending their birthdays in the hospital. It’s a thoughtful way to spread joy and help them celebrate.
Click here to register now.
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 starting 2/25.
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 starting 3/6.
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
