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Kids Community Service

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Upcoming Community Service programs for children:

Take & Make: Shell-ebrate Kindness (Grades 3 – 5)

Monday, July 6
Help spread positivity throughout Three Village! Kids will pick up a shell, decorate it with kind and encouraging messages, and place it somewhere for others to discover. It’s a simple, creative way to make our community a little kinder. Pick up your shell kit starting Mon., July 6. Participants should take a photo of their finished shell and where they placed it, then email it to marcela@emmaclark.org by Fri., July 31. Participants will earn two hours of community service credit after submitting their photo. Only one shell kit per child. Reserve your kit here now.

Hygiene Kits for People in Need (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, July 8, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 

Join us to make hand stenciled decorative pouches filled with basic necessities for people in need. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here now

Birthday Banners & Cards for Kids (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, July 22, 4:00–5:00 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. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here now

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

Wednesday, July 29, 5:00 – 7:00 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! 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 starting 7/22.

Encouragement Cards for Seniors (Grades 3 – 5)

Tuesday, August 4, 3:00–4:00 p.m. 

Join us to make uplifting encouragement cards for seniors living in a nursing home. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here starting 7/28.

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

Tuesday, August 18, 5:00 – 7:00 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! 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 starting 8/11.

Tote Bags for Supply Drives (Grades 3 – 5)

Wednesday, August 19, 4:00–5:00 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! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Register here starting 8/12

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