Check out all of our program opportunities and different ways students can earn Community Service Hours at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library! A find the most current list of upcoming programs for teens here.
Volunteer Application
If you’re interested in volunteering with the Library, you need to completed our updated Community Service Application Form. Once you have completed the form, you can view and sign up for volunteer opportunities though our website. New volunteer opportunities will be added as they come up, so check back regularly!
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!
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 storytime at one of our Saturday morning Drop-in Storytimes! These storytimes will feature reading, talking, or singing in whatever language you can share. Complete the Community Service Application and email Amy at aeastwood@innisfilidealab.ca to indicate your interest in this program.
