Registration is not required for the programs below; however, participants in these passive programs must have SHPL library cards and be currently in grades 6-12. These opportunities are available until June 30. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks. Please send emails to youthconnection@shpl.info or jgriffing@shpl.info.
Monthly Community Service: Recycling Challenge
As part of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, we are “challenging” teens to consciously recycle and earn community service and money at the same time! This is what you do:
- You can recycle any bottles or cans that have a deposit on it.
- Bring your items to any store that accepts these recyclables.
- For every 20 items you recycle you will earn one hour of community service!
- Email us a picture of the receipt (must be dated within 30 days of submission), your first and last name, and your grade with RECYCLING CHALLENGE in the subject line.
Google Slide for Summer Reading Challenge
Create a Google Slide and receive one hour of community service. Slides must have the following information:
- The theme and dates clearly stated on the slide: Oceans of Possibilities June 25-August 20.
- The slide should be colorful (minimum of three colors) and have at least one graphic.
- Slides should be submitted in png, jpg or pptx format.
- Email us your slide in png, jpg or pptx format, your first and last name and your grade with SUMMER READING CHALLENGE in the subject line. Limit of one slide per person.
Google Slide for 100 Books Before Graduation
Create a Google Slide and receive one hour of community service. Slides must have the following information:
- Theme clearly stated on the slide: 100 Books Before Graduation
- Slide should be colorful (minmum of three colors) and have at least one graphic.
- Slides should be submitted in png, jpg or pptx format.
- Email us your slide in png, jpg or pptx format, your first and last name and your grade with 100 BOOKS BEFORE GRADUATION in the subject line. Limit of one slide per person.
Monthly Community Service: Summer Library Passport
Celebrate and enjoy the libraries in Huntington Township this summer! Beginning June 1st, stop by the library to pick up a passport and get your first stamp. Visit at least four other libraries and receive 2 hours of community service. If you visit all 7 libraries and return your passport by September 6th you will receive a prize. You must return the passport by September 6th in order to receive community service.
Many community service opportunities are also available as online programs. Check our monthly and weekly newsletters and our library program calendar to see what is available. The majority of these programs require registration with a valid SHPL card and are available to those in grades 6-12. Questions? Please ask!
