Curated Book Lists

Teen Readers: the Kinderhook Library is seeking volunteers to curate new book lists!  

Volunteers may earn 3 - 6 hours of community service per approved list.

Requirements:

• Each list should include 8-12 books covering similar themes, genres, tropes, or subjects.  Books can be nonfiction, fiction, or both.
  
• Include a 50-100 word introduction of the book (written by the volunteer - no plagiarism or AI slop in this house!) 
  
• All books should be available to borrow through the Mid-Hudson Library System.  If this is a new book not in our system, check with Emily; we may be able to purchase it for the Library!
  
• Books which are part of a series may only be referenced once per list, either by including the first book or referencing the series as a whole.  
• Volunteers may be asked to make edits or additions to the lists before community service hours are approved. 

 

Community Service Hours:

Volunteer hours are awarded based on the number of words written for the completed list.  For example: 8 books included with 50 words per summary = 400 words (3 hours of community service).

 

These hours are meant to include the time spent selecting the books to include, writing the summaries, checking the Mid-Hudson Library System catalog, and working with the Library on edits before approval.

 

Please see the chart for a breakdown of hour volunteer hours will be awarded per list. 

 

 

Email Emily at teens@kinderhooklibrary.org to discuss your proposed Curated Book List!