Mother's Day

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 12 in observance of Mother's Day.

Teen Volunteering

Teens stacking hands in a symbol of teamwork

Teens Connect

Teens Connect Volunteer Programs are promoted in the library’s monthly newsletter and on our webpage.  Teens in grades 7 through 12 can earn community service hours by volunteering and attending a variety of programs involving various organizations, such as Huntington Meals on Wheels, Guide Dog Foundation, Little Shelter Animal Rescue, Family Service League, and many others.

Study Buddies is a program for Harborfields High School students in grades 9 through 12 to volunteer their time helping students in grades 1 through 8 prepare for exams, and manage school assignments.

Teens in grades 7 through 12 can also join the Junior Friends of the Library.

Volunteer Opportunities Outside the Library:

American Red Cross

American Littoral Society

Bide-A-Wee Junior Volunteer Program

Coastal Steward – Beach Cleanups

Greenlawn Civic Association

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

Habitat for Humanity

Huntington Hospital

Long Island Cares – Hauppauge

Long Island Volunteer Center

Nature Conservancy

NYS Veterans Home at Stony Brook University

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

Special Olympics

Sweetbriar Nature Center

The Veterans History Progress Through the Library of Congress

Volunteers for Wildlife

Upcoming Events

Teen Summer Reading Club Volunteer Applications Available!

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teens Connect
Event Details:

Students entering grades 7 through 12 and interested in volunteering at the Teen Summer Reading Club Desk to earn volunteer hours may pick up an application from the Teen desk beginning Monday, May 1st or you may print from home using the attached

Teens Connect: Intro to Robotics for Tweens

2:00pm - 3:30pm
At the Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harborfields Public Library
Room: At the Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teens Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Teens Connect

Several programs each month are focused on community service projects.  Participating Teens earn community service hours. 

Event Details:

If you are a teen with robotics experience, we are looking for volunteers to partner with 4th and 5th grade students in a beginner robotics class.

Teens Connect: Chess Mates

2:30pm - 3:30pm
At the Library
Registration
Library Branch: Harborfields Public Library
Room: At the Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teens Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Teens Connect

Several programs each month are focused on community service projects.  Participating Teens earn community service hours. 

Event Details:

Partner up with a 1st to 5th grader and teach them the game of chess.  Earn 1 hour of community service.   Please register.