Youth Services Newsletter Volume 8

The Hunterdon County Library is looking for students in grades 7-12 who would like to volunteer at the library. Participating branches (Headquarters, North County, and South County) are looking for individuals interested in serving their community while working to build a thriving teen presence at the library. Jobs will range from helping with programs for children, preparing craft projects, and creating displays, to working with librarians to perform tasks that will improve library services to teens.

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Chess Club for Grades 3-8 February 5th 6:30 pm at NC Come to the library for some friendly competition playing chess with other tweens and teens! Knowledge of the game is recommended. Registration is not required for this drop-in event.

Cards for Kids

Grades 6-12 February 8th 10am-4pm at SC February 12th 7-8:30pm at NC February 13th 7-8:30pm at HC Celebrate Valentine's Day by brightening up a child's day. We will be making cards to send to Children's Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. No registration is required for this drop in event.Teens who have submitted an HCL Teen Volunteer application will earn an hour and a half of volunteer time.

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Mini-Makers 2 Grades K-3 February 11th 6:30 pm at NC Have fun with Squishy Circuits, Makey Makey, different building materials, and more!

Maple Syrup to Go! Grades 1-4 February 12th 4:00 pm at HC Learn about the maple sugar making process with Laura Kroon Bush, Park Naturalist with the Hunterdon County Parks System. Click to register

Teen Service Project Grades 7 and up February 12th 7:00 pm at HC Earn service hours by helping to paint craft items in preparation for Makers Day. Feel free to stay the entire time, or whatever amount of time you have. Click for more info

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