Main Library Hours
Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm
Fri: 10am-5:30pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 1pm-5pm
Teen volunteering opportunities are available if you need community service!
Be part of Teen Council at HKDPL!
Interest meeting on Friday, August 28, 4 PM at the Main Library
First Meeting: September, TBD
The HKDPL Teen Council is a teen-led volunteer group that will help members develop leadership, planning and social skills. Membership is open to teens 13 and up who live within the North Rockland Central School District.
Why should I join?
- Volunteer service hours for school, college, religion, etc.,
- Looks amazing on college and job applications,
- Build important social and professional skills like leadership, commitment, reliability, and communication,
- Helping the community you live in & having a say in library offerings,
- Extra benefits like pizza and/or lunch parties, special merch, fun activities and more!
What is expected of me?
- Sign a contract to show your commitment to Teen Council (and have your parent or guardian sign a permission slip if you’re under 18)
- Attend a minimum of 6 monthly meetings over the course of the school year (September through May)
- Be able to attend offsite (out of the library), local volunteering opportunities with enough notice
If you have an idea for a service project, bring it to the group! There are endless opportunities to help in our community.
Teen Volunteering at the Library
Do you need community service hours? HKDPL can help! Sign up to volunteer at the library and help with programs, collection development, and other various tasks. Volunteers that live within the North Rockland Central School District will take priority over those who do not.
Note: You must make an appointment to volunteer, and filling out the form does not always guarantee an appointment due to limited opportunities each day. Please do not use your school email when filling out the form, we may not be able to respond to you if you do.
Submit a Book Review
Earn two (2) hours of community service for each review submitted (a maximum of 4 per month). Once approved, you will receive a service letter via email. Books reviewed must be written for YA or higher. AI is not allowed and will result in a denial of the community service hours.
Please do not use your school email when submitting your review, we may not be able to email your letter if you do.
Book Reviews by Teen Volunteers
Book Buddies
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity over the summer, and you enjoy working with kids, consider participating in our Book Buddies program! Earn volunteer hours by helping kids in grades 1 through 4 sharpen their reading skills.