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Library News
from South Country Library
April 5, 2022
 
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.
Click here to view the April Calendar
 
 
Sign up for a
BOOK BOX!
 
Get a box with
a book to borrow
& goodies to keep!
 
Let us pick out your next read!
Based on your likes and dislikes, we'll choose a library book for you to check out, and fill a box with themed goodies. Return the library book -- keep the rest! New theme each month.
April's theme is Animals -- click to sign up!
 
 
Monthly Challenges
 
Raffle: Library Scavenger Hunt
Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! This month, find the answers to questions all about our library. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 
Trivia: Books
How well do you know these
classic young adult books?
Click here to play!
 
Open through the end of April.
 
Note: Inappropriate player-names will be disqualified.
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Earn community service hours!
Register by clicking a time, or call (631) 286-0818 x1.
 
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Wednesday, April 6: 4:00 - 5:00 PM 
Make bookmarks for library patrons.
 
Book Sale Volunteers
Thursday, April 14: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday, April 15: 2:00 - 5:00 PM    5:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 16: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Help the Friends of the Library during the book sale.
 
Seed Planting
Tuesday, April 19: 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Join us by the YA Garden to plant seeds in starter trays.
The plants that grow will be given away
to the community for their personal gardens.
 
 
Crafts
Take-Home Kit:
Rock Photo Holder
Pick-up starts Monday, April 11
Paint rocks and turn them into fun holders to display your photos.
Click here to register.
 
 
Crafternoon:
Beginner Calligraphy
Friday, April 29, 4:00 PM
Join us as we learn calligraphy and modern letter writing. Everyone will receive their own set of calligraphy pens and workbook.
Click here to register.
 
 
Teen Book Club 
Tuesday, April 26, 4:30 PM
 
One of Us is Lying
by Karen M. McManus
 
Register for the book discussion.
 
Download the ebook (or the audiobook)
on Libby with your library card,
or stop by the Teen Service Desk to
check out a physical copy of the book.
Summary: When one of five students in detention is found dead, his classmates — including a brainy intellectual, a popular beauty, a drug dealer on probation, and an all-star athlete — are investigated and revealed to be the subjects of the victim's latest gossip postings.
 
Do you need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2:00 - 11:00 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
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Curbside pickup available
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Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
 
 
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