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 October 31. 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: Disaster Master
Be prepared for the unexpected. Visit ready.gov to participate in the Disaster Master Game and test your know how in a wide range of emergencies, then do the Build a Kit Game to learn how to assemble a proper emergency kit. Once you have completed both games, compile a list of all six passwords that you obtained at the end of each level in the Disaster Master Game and a list of the items that you collected in the store in level 7 of the Build a Kit Game. Email your lists to youthconnection@shpl.info by October 31. Earn two hours of community service.
Monthly Community Service: Recycling Challenge **LAST MONTH**
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.
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!