Check out all of the ways students can earn Community Service Hours at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library! A find the most current list of upcoming programs for teens here.
After The Bell
Join us for After The Bell, where we get crafty and creative, play games, and support all kinds of Library programming. Learn new skills, make new friends, have fun, and start earning those hours you need to graduate! Lakeshore Branch: Select Fridays @ 3:30pm, and select Thursdays of the month @ 6:00pm. Register now!
Crafting for Humanity
Learn a new skill and give back to those in need in our community! From mask-making to scarf creation, and plenty of projects in-between, get Community Service hours as you learn new skills and create products that will be donated to vulnerable populations. No experience necessary! Register now!
Teen Book and Movie Reviews
Readers rejoice and cinephiles celebrate! You can earn community service hours by completing book and movie reviews! Reviews must be between 150 and 400 words and for titles available in the Library’s catalogue. You’ll earn 1 hour of community service per 100 pages read OR 1 hour of community service per movie. After staff approval, accepted reviews will be available on the Library’s catalogue. Find out more and submit your reviews here.
Teen Nights
Teen Nights are free and safe drop-in spaces where teens can hang out, try new activities, meet people, and have fun. Join us for movies, music, crafts, games, and of course, snacks. A one-time registration is required to attend Teen Nights. Teens can then drop in to any of the Teen Nights spaces as frequently as they choose. View the upcoming dates at the Library for Teen Nights here.
Teen Nights operate from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Mondays at the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena & Community Centre (1354 Killarney Beach Rd.)
- Wednesdays at the Innisfil YMCA (7315 Yonge Street)
- Fridays at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library – Lakeshore Branch (967 Innisfil Beach Rd.)
Bilingual Storytime
Do you speak another language and love reading to children? We are looking for talented, responsible secondary school students to enhance our Drop-in Storytime experience! Volunteers will collaborate with Library staff to prepare special, bilingual video storytimes! These storytimes will feature reading, talking, or singing in whatever language you can share. Complete the Community Service Application noting your interest in this program and email it directly to Amy at aeastwood@innisfilidealab.ca.
General Volunteer Application
Not sure how you want to get involved? Return a completed Community Service Application Form to your local branch. Staff will contact you when opportunities match your skills and interests! We always need volunteers for special events like Fresh Air Flicks, Seedy Saturday, ComicFEST, MakerFEST and more!
