Age Group:
Teens- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
- This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you will also be registering for all other occurrences.
- This event is for registrants age 12 to 18.
Program Description
Event Details
This service-learning program offers teens ages 12-18 a flexible way to earn up to 25 service hours while learning more about community organizations and their impact.
The five-week summer series includes a virtual workshop along with service projects for each participating organization. Teen Summer of Service (SOS) runs from June 1 to August 1, which is when projects are due at each teen’s selected home library branch.
Virtual programs will take place Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. on the dates listed below:
June 3 - SOS Teen Orientation Meeting
June 10 – Lee County Solid Waste
June 17 – Lee County Parks and Recreation
June 24 – UF/IFAS Extension Lee County
July 8 – Emergency Medical Services
Each workshop features a brief presentation, followed by group discussions and activities. Teens can choose from various service projects, earning up to 25 hours total.
Space is limited to 100 participants, and registration is required. Teens must register online before June 1 via the Library’s events calendar, but spots may fill sooner. During registration, teens select a home branch to pick up their project supply kits and then must return completed projects to the same location by August 1.
Supply kits can be picked up from their indicated home branch starting May 27th.
Participants will receive a letter verifying their hours and participation in the program on or after August 7th.
Questions relating to Teen SOS should be directed to Judi Alvarado (jalvarado2@leegov.com )
Registration opens May 1, 2026.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
Special services like sign language interpretation and assistive listening can be provided at events to patrons upon request. Please give at least up to five business days notice to library staff in order to schedule services at events. Call 239-479-4636 or stop by the reference desk at your local library.
Photography During Programs
While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.