September Community Service for SHPL residents currently in Grades 6-12

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 September 30. We will email you a community service certificates within 2 weeks. 

Please email the below community service activities to youthconnection@shpl.info with the title “COMMUNITY SERVICE” in the subject line. Include the following information to not delay your community service:

• Your SHPL library barcode ( it starts with 20652…)
• your first and last name,
• grade 
• school 

Monthly Community Service: Back to School Goals

Write a paragraph(s) about your goals this school year and how you can make a positive impact at school, at home, or in your community.  Email your paragraph(s) with your SHPL barcode, name, grade and school by September 30 to youthconnection@shpl.info.  Paragraphs should be a minimum of 4 complete sentences. Earn a maximum of one hour of community service. 

Community Helpers

Create a Google slide thanking either the Huntington Manor Fire Department, the Suffolk County Police: Second Precinct or the Huntington Community First Aid Squad and receive one hour of community service.  Create one slide for each (for a total of 3) and receive a total of two hours. 

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:

1. You can recycle any bottles or cans that have a deposit on it. 
2. Bring your items to any store that accepts these recyclables.  
3. For every 20 items you recycle you will earn one hour of community service!  
4. 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.  

There are also community service opportunities 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!