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Library News
from South Country Library
August 24, 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 August Calendar
 
Click here to view the September Calendar
 
Teen Volunteers Needed
We're recruiting volunteers to help tend to our YA Garden!
 
To participate, send an email to Teen@SCTYLib.org
to schedule a time to work. Tasks will include weeding.
 
Check out more Young Adult volunteer opportunities here.
 
 
August Trivia: Travel 
Test your knowledge of the world
with this travel themed quiz,
from monuments to fun facts.
Click here to play!
 
Open through the end of August.
 
Note: Inappropriate player-names will be disqualified.
 
September Trivia: Anime 
From My Hero Academia to Attack on Titan, test your anime knowledge.
Click here to play!
 
Open through the end of September.
 
Take-Home Activity: Break-In Bags
Available now - click here
to register & pick up
 
It's like an escape room, but instead of breaking out, you're trying to break in!
Use the clues to figure out the combination and unlock the loot!
 
 
Craft Kit: Beach Frame
Available now - click here
to register & pick up
 
Using shells and paint, decorate a picture frame for your summer memory. 
 You may submit two photos to be printed on 4 x 6" photo paper by emailing Teen@SCTYLib.org with the subject Beach Frame.
 
 
Craft Kit: Bubble Stationary
Registration opens Wednesday, September 1
Pick-up starts Wednesday, September 8
 
Have fun blowing bubbles while you create unique stationery which you can use to write letters and make cards!
  
 
Teen Book Club
 
Framed
by James Ponti
 
Book discussions:
Monday, September 27, 4:30 PM (virtual)
Tuesday, September 28, 3:00 PM (in-person)
Click here to register. 
 
Borrow the book from the library
Read the e-book: on Libby | on Hoopla
Hear the audiobook: on Libby | on Hoopla
Florian Bates is a twelve-year-old detective consultant for the FBI. When he and his best friend Margaret uncover a plot for the biggest art heist in American history, there's only one question -- will Florian have enough time to solve the case AND finish his homework?
 
Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2 PM - 11 PM.
 
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
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Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Open starting Sept. 12, 12 - 4 pm 
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Open starting Sept. 12, 12:30 - 3 pm