Teen Services

Teens Connect

The Riverhead Free Library offers a variety of volunteer programs for teens in grades 6-12 where they are able to earn community service hours. The teens will be given a certificate of completion at the end of each program which states the number of hours that were completed.  Please view our newsletter and online calendar for additional community service opportunities.

ONGOING COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Letters to Veterans - Sign Up

Let's show our appreciation for all of those that have served our country by writing letters to our veterans. All of those who have served deserve to be thanked for their commitment, sacrifice, and bravery. By definition, a veteran is someone who has served our country in the past. Share a little bit about yourself and talk about life and interests.

Teen Reviewers Sign-Up

Looking for more community service hours?  The Teen Department is looking for teens in Grades 6-12 that are willing to read and review award winning books.  Stop by the Teen Services desk in the Teen Loft and ask to speak to a Librarian. Earn 3 hours of Community Service.

Teen Artist of the Month Sign-Up

The Teen Department at the Riverhead Library is looking for teens in Grades 6-12 that are interested in drawing, painting, photography, and Photoshop.  Stop by the Teen Services desk in the Teen Loft and ask to speak to a Librarian. Earn 4 hours of Community Service.

Senior Pen-Pals- Sign-Up

Since many senior citizens are unable to receive visitors at this time, lend your heart out and write them a hand-written letter! Include fun stories, words of encouragement, and even pictures of your pets! Each letter must be hand-written and at least one page long. Earn 1 hour of community service.

Passion Projects- Sign-Up

Watch hand-picked documentaries by librarians that relate to social issues around the world. After you watch a documentary you feel passionately about, you will create a video stating what you have learned and how you would tackle the issue on a local or federal level. Earn 3 hours of community service.

Smiles to Go- Sign Up

Earn community service by coloring lovely pictures from Color A Smile and sending them to those in need! Earn 1 hour of community service.

OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY

• National Service
• Dosomething.org
• Authors Unlimited
• Southampton Animal Shelter
• Veterans History Project
• Volunteermatch.org