Smithtown Building Closed

Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19, which caused torrential flooding, our Smithtown Building suffered catastrophic damage to its lower level. Therefore, until further notice, our Smithtown Building will be closed while we continue to rebuild.  Our other three buildings remain open to assist our patrons. For updates, click here. 

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Seed Sorting Volunteers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Help the Library prepare for our upcoming seed program by assisting with sorting and labeling seeds into packets.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

Craft Buddies Volunteers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon paired with a younger child for some craft projects. We will be using art materials. Dress to make a mess. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

STEAM Buddies Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Team up with a child for hands-on fun as we create, experiment, and learn.  Dress to make a mess.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

Smithtown Building Closed

All Day 2/1 - 3/31
Smithtown Building
Closing
Branches:
Smithtown Building

Winter Wonderland Carnival Volunteers

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help young children with games and activities at our Winter Wonderland Carnival.  Teens must stay for the entire program to receive community service hours.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Art Like Alma Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn about Alma Thomas and her impact on African American art and culture. Create an art piece inspired by Alma's abstract work to place on display for the month of February.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Bookmark Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Teen volunteers are needed to design and make bookmarks. Bookmarks will be sent to patrons who are enjoying The Smithtown Library's Homebound Mail Service. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Bookmark Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Bookmark Volunteers

Teen volunteers are needed to design and make bookmarks. Bookmarks will be sent to patrons who are enjoying The Smithtown Library's Homebound Mail Service.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Sweetheart Dance Volunteers

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Offsite
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at Whisper Woods Assisted Living for a fun-filled 1950s Sock Hop! Teens will assist with sweet treats, snap pics at the photo booth, and participate in crafts and board games with children and residents.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This program is designed for teens only and requires a Parent/Guardian waiver form to be signed before the program begins.

Random Acts of Kindness Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day.  Help make a difference in someone’s day by creating notes that will be scattered throughout the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

President's Day

All Day 2/16 - 2/17
All Buildings
Closing
Branches:
Commack Building, Kings Park Building, Nesconset Building, Smithtown Building, Offsite, Virtual

Game Squad Volunteers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Put on your game face and team up and play our younger patrons in supersized games and the Nintendo Switch™. 

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Uke Buddies Volunteers

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Strum the night away and pair up with our young patrons to help them learn the beginner basics of the ukulele. A brief instructional overview will be given at the start of the program.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Baking Buddies Volunteers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help an elementary school student prepare a baked good.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Scavenger Hunt Volunteers

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Gather your mystery solving gear and help young children find clues that will lead them to a treasure!

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Construction Buddies Volunteers

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Open
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Help a child complete building challenges with all the types of toys and materials you can think of!

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

90’s Craft-a-Palooza Volunteers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Commack Building
Open
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Help younger children make classic crafts from the 90s!

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Take and Bake-Dog Treat Volunteers

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Waitlist
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help feed our furry friends at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.  We will prepare all ingredients for dog treats at the Library and you will take them home to bake.

Bulletin Board Builders

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Nesconset Building
Open
Registration
Location: Nesconset Building
Room: Nesconset Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Assist our Young Adult and Adult Reference Departments and prepare the materials needed for our seasonal bulletin boards.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Game Sorters Volunteers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Kings Park Building
Registration
Location: Kings Park Building
Room: Kings Park Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Help the Kings Park Children’s and Teen Departments by organizing our board games.

Disclaimer(s)

Each teen will receive community service for this program. 

Computer Build-a-Thon Volunteers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Commack Building
Registration
Location: Commack Building
Room: Commack Building Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology, Teen Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to build a computer? In this hands-on program, teens will first learn about how the different components work together to create a functioning machine.