(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Students in sixth through ninth grade are invited to participate in the Youth Community Service Launch Pad Saturday, November 12 from 10:00am through 1:30pm at Princeton Public Library.

Led by library staff and high school peer leaders, the program is a chance to discover community service opportunities that the students can participate in as they grow. Sessions including public speaking will be offered to help build the skills that will help students become active in civic engagement. Registration is required through the events calendar and space is limited.

“Princeton has a wide variety of civic engagement opportunities that allow citizens of all ages to be active in their community,” said Susan Conlon, head of Youth Services. “We hope this program encourages teens to add to the success of their communities by developing skills they can use to contribute their service in the future.”

The Youth Community Service Launch Pad was spearheaded by Princeton High School senior Han Li, coordinator of the website princetoncivics.org where volunteer opportunities are listed. The event is the first to be organized by Princeton Civics and is described on the website as an interactive program where students can come together to “learn service-oriented skills to prepare to be engaged, valuable volunteers in the community.”

Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon Street in Princeton, New Jersey.