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Library News
from South Country Library
May 18, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS
These programs are intended for teens in grades 6 - 12 only. Registrants for virtual programs will be emailed a link.
View the May Calendar
View the June Calendar
 
This year’s Battle titles have been revealed! 
If you are entering grades 6 - 9, love to read, and love trivia, then join us this summer as we practice for the competition!
 
Click here to register and
receive a copy of the books.
 
Practice begins in July. Competition will be held virtually on August 14.
 
New Trivia Challenge:
 
Popular Teen Books 
Time to gear up for summer reading -- how well do you know these books? 
Click here to play!
 
Open through Sunday, May 30.
Note: Inappropriate player-names will be disqualified.
 
Craft Kit: Yoda Keychain
Wednesday, May 19 
 
Make an adorable plush Baby Yoda for a keychain! Click here to register.
 
 
Virtual Watch Party
Friday, May 21, 6:30 PM
 
Yes Day
 
For an entire day, a family's three children get to make the rules. Get ready for a whirlwind adventure!
Click here to register.
 
To join, you'll need Google Chrome, a Netflix account, and the Netflix party extension. The link to join will be sent to all who register.
 
 
Parent/Teen Painting Class
Saturday, May 22, 1:00 PM
 
Join us in our parking lot for a socially distanced art class. Enjoy spending quality time together painting two canvases that create one beautiful seascape!
Click here to register.
 
In the event of inclement weather or worsening pandemic conditions, registrants will be contacted to pick up kits.
 
 
Virtual Teen Book Club
Monday, May 24, 4:30 PM
 
The Quantum Weirdness of
the Almost-Kiss
by Amy Noelle Parks
 
Evie has always been too occupied with math and anxiety to want to date, but thanks to her friends and therapy, she's starting to feel braver than before.
Register for the book discussion.
Request the print book
Read the e-book on Hoopla
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
 
 
Virtual Game Night: Bingo
Thursday, June 3, 5:30 PM
Join Ms. Kathleen in playing a virtual game of Bingo! Click here to register.
 
Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 10 AM - 11 PM.

 
Social Work Services
 
Amy Baires is our social work intern from Stony Brook University. She can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. 
 
Amy speaks English y habla español.
 
At the Library Tuesdays
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Walk-in or make an appointment
 
By Phone Wednesdays
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Make an appointment
To make an appointment, email abaires@sctylib.org
or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
Services For Job-Seekers
 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
 
Past Webinars from South Country Library
  • Writing & improving your résumé
  • Searching for a job on the Internet
  • Creating & updating a LinkedIn profile
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Library Hours
open with restrictions
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice