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Library News
from South Country Library
April 19, 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
 
Click here to view
the May Calendar
 
 
Battle of the Books: Introduction Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 6:00 PM
If you like to read, play trivia, and win, then this program may be for you! Join us and find out what books we will be reading this summer. You must be entering grades 6 - 9 in the fall.
Click here to register.
 
 
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: Animals
May: Mysteries
 
 
Monthly Challenges
 
Raffle: Library Scavenger Hunt
Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For April, 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.
 
 
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.
 
 
Beginner Calligraphy
Friday, April 29 and Friday, May 6
4:00 - 5:00 PM both days
Join us for this two-part class as we learn calligraphy and modern letter writing. Everyone will receive their own set of calligraphy pens and workbook.
Click here to register.
 
 
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Wednesday, May 4, 3:30 PM
Stop by the YA Department to make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who cannot come to the library.
Click here to register.
 
 
Broadway at the Library!
Thursday, May 5, 3:00 PM
Let's celebrate Broadway by
watching a classic show at the library!
We'll be viewing SpongeBob SquarePants:
The Broadway Musical.
Click here to register.
 
 
Registration for May Craft Programs begins Monday, May 2.
 
Craft Kit: Book Art Flowers
Pickup starts: Monday, May 9
 
 
Crafternoon: Pixel Art
Friday, May 13, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
 
Parent/Teen Paint Party
Friday, May 20, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
 
Do you need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 2:00 - 11:00 PM.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
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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