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Library News
from South Country Library
June 29, 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.
 
Click here to view the July 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 & receive a copy of the books.
Practice begins in July. Virtual competition will be on August 14.
 
 
Teen Summer Reading Club
Registration is Open!
 
Earn chances to win cool prizes by reading or listening to books, e-books and graphic novels, and by attending our programs this summer.
Click to learn more:  English   español
 
 
July Trivia: Harry Potter 
Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday (July 31) by seeing how well you know this iconic book and movie series.
Click here to play!
 
Open through the end of July.
Note: Inappropriate player-names will be disqualified.
 
Craft Kit: S'mores Sushi
Wednesday, July 7
 
Create this ooey-gooey treat, no campfire required! Registration opens July 1.
 
 
Virtual Game Night: UNO
Thursday, July 8, 3:30 PM
 
Can you beat Ms. Kathleen at her favorite game? Click here to register.
 
 
Bullet Journaling Kit
Monday, July 12
 
Get yourself personally organized with this bullet journaling starter kit.
Registration opens July 1.
 
 
Virtual Movie Watch Party
Friday, July 16, 6:30 PM

Raya and the Last Dragon
(on Disney+)
 
Long ago in the fantasy world of Kumandra, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity from an evil force. Now, 500 years later, that evil has returned. It's up to the warrior Raya to find the last dragon and save the world.
 
Click here to register
for the watch party.
A Teleparty browser extension must be downloaded in your Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser to participate. The link to join will be sent to all who register.
 
 
Social Distancing Picnic
at Bellport Village Bandshell
Saturday, July 17, 12:30 PM
 
Bring your picnic blankets and get ready for some fun. Masks must be brought and worn! Please bring your own lunch; the library will provide snacks.
Registration opens July 1.
 
 
Teen Book Club
Monday, July 26, 4:30 pm
 
13 Little Blue Envelopes
by Maureen Johnson
 
When Ginny receives a packet of mysterious envelopes from her favorite aunt, she leaves New Jersey to criss-cross Europe on a sort of scavenger hunt that transforms her life.
 
Click here to register for
the book discussion.
Request the print book
 
Read the e-book on Libby
 
Read the e-book on Hoopla
 
 
Hear the audiobook on Libby
 
Hear the audiobook on Hoopla
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 Veterans and Job-Seekers
Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition.
Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.

 
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
 
Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September 2020 issues? Click here for our storage page (en español). This page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete.
 
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