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Kids Community Service

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Upcoming Community Service programs for children:

Great Give Back: Dog or Cat Toy “Take & Make” 

Create a dog  or cat toy at home while earning 1 hour of community service credit.

Reserve your Cat Kit here OR Reserve your Dog Kit here. Then come and pick it up! Return it to the Children’s Library by Saturday, October 17, and we’ll donate them to a local animal shelter. One dog or cat kit per child, please.

Great Give Back: Dog Treat Jars for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, October 7, 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! Register here now.

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

Monday, October 12, 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. Register here now.

Great Give Back: Cat Treat Bundles for Pet Supply Drive (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, October 21, 4:30–5:30 p.m. 

Join us to create treat bundles for our feline friends! These “purr-fect” packages will be donated to our Pet Supply Drive! Register here now.

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

Tuesday, November 3, 2:00 – 4:00 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. Register here starting 10/20.

Patriotic Jars to Donate (Grades 3 – 5)

Monday, November 16, 4:30–5:30 p.m. 

Make jars filled with nostalgic questions and kind phrases for veterans to reflect on. Taught by Theresa Maritato. Register here starting 11/2.

Holiday Cards for Senior Citizens (Grades 3 – 5)

Tuesday, November 24, 4:30–5:30 p.m. 

Spread some holiday cheer with handmade cards! Help brighten a senior’s day by creating festive, heartwarming holiday cards for the Nursing Home Card Project. Register here starting 11/10.

Holiday Ornaments for Our Heroes (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, December 2, 4:30–5:30 p.m. 

Come get crafty with us as we make holiday ornaments for deployed service members and veterans. Register here starting 11/18.

Winter Scarf Project (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, December 16, 4:30–5:30 p.m. 

Give the gift of warmth this holiday season! Join us to make a fleece winter scarf and gift tags to donate to our “Give Warmth” Drive. Register here starting 12/2.

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