Online Community Service
Online community service opportunities are for district residents of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library currently in grades 6 through 12.
Please Note: Submissions may be used on our social media channels.
Please allow up to ONE week for a response via email containing your community service certificate. If more than one week has passed, make sure to check your Spam folder for emails from the Teen Service Department.
Teen Book Reviewers
Become a Teen Book Reviewer! Visit https://hhhlibrary.beanstack.org/ to sign in or register for Beanstack and complete the badges for our Teen Book Review Form.
Once we receive your submission, please allow up to 1 week for your community service certificate.
Reviewers will receive two (2) hours of community service credit for each submitted review and may submit up to three (3) book reviews per year.
Database Reviews
Teens grades 6-12 are invited to review library databases for volunteer hours!
Visit https://hhhlibrary.beanstack.org/ to sign in or register for Beanstack and complete the badges for our Teen Book Database Form.
Once we receive your submission, please allow up to 1 week for your community service certificate.
Reviewers will receive two (2) hours of community service credit for each submitted review and may submit up to three (3) database reviews per year.
Library of Congress: By the People Virtual Transcription
Help transcribe or review historical documents for the Library of Congress. Visit https://crowd.loc.gov/get-started/ to learn how to become a virtual volunteer and to search for projects to transcribe or review. Once you complete a project, take a screenshot of your work and e-mail it to teenservices@hhhlibrary.org to receive one hour of community service.
Transcribers will receive one (1) hour of community service credit for each submitted transcription and may submit up to three (3) transcriptions per year.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Chess Buddies - Dix Hills
Grades 8-12
Pair up with a young chess player in grades 3-5 to play and teach them chess moves.
District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.
Valentine Jars for Vets - Dix Hills
Grades 6-12
Create a chocolate-filled Valentine jar and card for veterans at the Stonybrook Veterans Center.
District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.
LEGO Buddies - Dix Hills
Grades 6-12
Assist with the LEGO Play program for children in grades K-5.
District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.
Shamrock Pins - Dix Hills
Grades 6-12
Create and decorate lucky pin packs to share wishes of luck during the month of March.
District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.
Chemo Care Kits - Dix Hills
Grades 6-12
Create inspirational cards and totes for kids who are receiving chemo to help brighten their day!
District Residents Only. This program will take place at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway.