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Whether you need a book for an assignment, a good read, or a place to hang out, The Teen Loft is for you. We strive to provide a respectful, safe and welcoming environment for all teens within the greater Riverhead Community. We have special programming and community service opportunities that are designed for youth entering grades 6 through 12. 
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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

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.

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.

 

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Teen Volunteer Opportunities

The Riverhead Free Library offers a variety of volunteer programs for teens in grades 7-12 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.

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