The following community service opportunities are available to
SHPL cardholders currently in grades 6-12.
Participants must sign up with their own SHPL card in order
to receive community service.
Community service letters are emailed within 2 weeks after the program.
Space may be limited.
Additional community service opportunities may be available to sign up
for at Teen Advisory Board meetings.
Operation Cheer Cards & Ornaments -FULL
Wednesday, November 5
7:00-8:00pm
Help spread joy to deployed troops and veterans by creating handmade ornaments and cards. One hour of community service. Registration begins October 24.
Vets + Pets
Monday, November 10
7:00-8:00pm
We are partnering with the North Fork Animal Welfare League. The shelter has a special program for vets who adopt shelter pets. We will create special dog-themed totes and add essential items for vets inside. One hour of community service. Registration begins November 3.
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesdays
November 18 – Sanctuary Project from the Town of Huntington
December 16 – End of the Year Sendoff
7:00-8:00pm
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is an active community service organization made up of South Huntington teens who work together to make a difference in our library. Tell us your ideas for community service and other programs. Ms. Jen & Ms. Elizabeth will lead this meeting with what the YA Library is already planning for you. Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday night of the month at 7pm and feature a community guest. Community service hours are provided. New members are always welcome!
No registration is required.
Inspiration Cards
Sunday, November 23
2:00-4:00pm
Create cards for the Little Saint Nick Foundation that will distribute the cards to local hospitals to help children feel loved. One hour of community service.
No registration required.
Gift Tags
Thursday, December 4
7-8pm
Create some gift tags made from book pages that we will be sharing with our Adult Department. One hour of community service.
Registration begins November 28.
Tea-riffic Creations
Wednesday, December 10
7-8pm
Brew some kindness! Make origami cups filled with tea treats to share for a display in the Adult Library. One hour of community service.
Registration begins November 28.
Cat Totes
Monday, December 29
4:00-6:00pm
Help us bring attention to cat and kitten adoption by decorating a tote bag for a new cat owner. Make one tote and earn a maximum of one hour of community service.
No registration required.