Grade School (age 5 - 12)

* Please be aware that due to high demand in late February/ early March, our regular drop in style volunteering changes to mandatory registration. Only 15 volunteers will be accepted for each of our high demand dates February 21st-March 17th. Register here or with a Youth Services staff member in person or by phone at 708.795.8000 ex 3088. If you cannot make a session you’ve registered for, please contact us to cancel so someone else can take your slot.

* Please be aware that due to high demand in late February/ early March, our regular drop in style volunteering changes to mandatory registration. Only 15 volunteers will be accepted for each of our high demand dates February 21st-March 17th. Register here or with a Youth Services staff member in person or by phone at 708.795.8000 ex 3088. If you cannot make a session you’ve registered for, please contact us to cancel so someone else can take your slot.

* Please be aware that due to high demand in late February/ early March, our regular drop in style volunteering changes to mandatory registration. Only 15 volunteers will be accepted for each of our high volume dates February 21st-March 17th. Register here or with a Youth Services staff member in person or by phone at 708.795.8000 ex 3088. If you cannot make a session you’ve registered for, please contact us to cancel so someone else can take your slot.

* Please be aware that due to high demand in late February/ early March, our regular drop in style volunteering changes to mandatory registration. Only 15 volunteers will be accepted for each of our high volume dates February 21st-March 17th. Register here or with a Youth Services staff member in person or by phone at 708.795.8000 ex 3088. If you cannot make a session you’ve registered for, please contact us to cancel so someone else can take your slot.

Our middle school volunteer program is drop-in style (with the exception of high volume dates in late February/early March).
An application is required - please fill out this Google form before you show up to volunteer! Dates and times are subject to change.
Who we are: Middle School Volunteers are age 10-14 / grade 5-8.

BPL brings you a Black History Month celebration for the whole family! Shanta's unforgettable performance features stories, poetry, chants and the spellbinding sounds of African instruments. Melding the work of her own creative spirit with African folktales and contemporary African-American perspectives, Shanta's stories are about empowerment, peace, healing and self-discovery. Without exception all ages respond to the warmth, humor, drama and excitement which the tales convey through her dynamic telling.

Register here, in person, or call 708.795.8000 ex 3088.

Our middle school volunteer program is drop-in style (with the exception of high volume dates in late February/early March).
An application is required - please fill out this Google form before you show up to volunteer! Dates and times are subject to change.
Who we are: Middle School Volunteers are age 10-14 / grade 5-8.

Ages 5-9. Fun is in store this season with magnificent crafts to spark your imagination and help you think creatively! Join us for a different project each session.

Please register at 708.795.8000 ex 3088, on our website, or in person at the Youth Services desk. Sign up begins 30 days before event.

Ages 5-9. Fun is in store this season with magnificent crafts to spark your imagination and help you think creatively! Join us for a different project each session.

Please register at 708.795.8000 ex 3088, on our website, or in person at the Youth Services desk. Sign up begins 30 days before event.

Want something interesting to do after school? Stop by for movies, crafts, games, contests and more. Recommended for ages 9 - 14.