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Winter Reading Club Decoration (Teens)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Help decorate the Teen Services Department for this year's Winter Reading Club!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1 hour of community service.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Kindness Kids: Holiday Cards & Stuffies (Grades 3-6)

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
School Age

Spread some holiday cheer this winter.  Join us to craft holiday cards full of well wishes for those in need.  We’ll also make stuffies to donate to local kids in need.  Each participant will earn 1 hour of community service.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Bookstormers: Book Club for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders (Teens)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Talking Newsletter (Teens)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

We have a link on our homepage so that visually impaired patrons can click n’ listen to our newsletter being read to them. We need teens who are willing to read the Children’s and Young Adult sections of our newsletter out loud while we recor

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Dog Toys For Donation (Teens)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Design rope toys that will be donated to our local animal shelter!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1 hour of community service.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Blood Drive

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Outreach
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Help us reach our goal of 40 donors! There is a critical shortage of blood in our area and nearly 2,000 donations are needed each day in New York and New Jersey alone.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Teens)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Brighten someone's day with a handmade card and a friendly message!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Bookstormers: Book Club for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders (Teens)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service, America 250
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Sewing for Smiles (Grades 3-6)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
School Age

Kids will learn basic sewing machine skills while making walker pouches to donate, earning 1 hour of community service.  Children will also decorate a small pouch with pre-cut Cricut vinyl to take home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Sewing for Smiles (Grades 3-6)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
makerLAB at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
School Age

Kids will learn basic sewing machine skills while making walker pouches to donate, earning 1 hour of community service.  Children will also decorate a small pouch with pre-cut Cricut vinyl to take home.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Stenciled Tote Bags (Teens)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Paint a reusable, canvas tote bag that will be given to families in our community. 

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Thread Heads (Teens)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Teens use knitting looms to craft warm, handmade hats for people in need. Through creativity and compassion, learn a valuable skill while giving back to the community, one stitch at a time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Kindness Kids: Little Free Library Bookmarks (Grades K-2)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
School Age

Spread kindness across your community.  Join us to decorate bookmarks 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Kindness Kids: Little Free Library Bookmarks (Grades 3-6)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
School Age

Spread kindness across your community.  Join us to decorate bookmarks 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Caring Cards (Teens)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Outreach
Age Group:
Teen

Help make cards that will be sent to hospitalized kids and cards for our service members to brighten their day. Teens who participate will earn one hour of community service. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Craft Kits For Donation (Teens)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen
Craft Kits for Donation:

Help us prepare some simple crafts and activities to donate to service agencies in our community!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Dog Toys For Donation (Teens)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Design rope toys that will be donated to our local animal shelter!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1 hour of community service.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Bookstormers: Book Club for 7th, 8th & 9th Graders (Teens)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Community Service, America 250
Age Group:
Teen

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 by Sheila P. Moses

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Talking Newsletter (Teens)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

We have a link on our homepage so that visually impaired patrons can click n’ listen to our newsletter being read to them. We need teens who are willing to read the Children’s and Young Adult sections of our newsletter out loud while we recor

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Seed Spree (Teens)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Teen

Help us sort peas, beans, flowers, and other seeds that will be available to our community’s gardeners as part of our seed library!

Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1 hour of community service.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Scooter Highway (Teens)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Build the set for our own version of Scooter Highway! During the first two sessions, teen volunteers will use art supplies to construct the road and immersive town for children to drive through.

Upcoming
Registration Required