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Library News
from South Country Library
May 17, 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 May 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! 
May theme: Mysteries
June theme: Pride
 
 
Raffle: May the Fourth Be With You
Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For May -- can you name the pictured Star Wars characters?. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 
 
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.
 


 
 
Parent/Teen Paint Party
Friday, May 20, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a fun evening of painting together. Step by step, with Melissa of Paint Party LI, you will paint two canvases that form one picture of nighttime dragonflies.
Click here to register. 
 
Teen Book Club 
Tuesday, May 24, 4:00 PM
 
Short
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
 
Register for the book discussion.
 
Everyone that registers will receive
a copy of the book to keep.
You may also download the ebook
(or the audiobook) on Libby.
Summary: A girl who is rather petite for her age is cast as a Munchkin in a regional theater production of The Wizard of Oz. She bonds with a director who admires her can-do attitude, an adult with dwarfism who does not let size define her, and an artistic neighbor who encourages her resolve to stand out. 
 
 
Community Service Opportunities
Volunteer to earn community service hours.
 
Garden Volunteers
Thursday, May 26, 3:30 PM
Help us take care of our library garden by planting and tending to vegetables.
Click here to register.
 
 
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Wednesday, June 1, 3:30 PM
Make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who cannot come to the library.
Click here to register.
 
 
LGBTQ+ in Media
Thursday, June 2, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
 
For all ages. Join us for a Pride Month presentation from the LGBT Network on LGBTQ+ representation in media.
This fun-filled program will feature your favorite clips from movies, TV, and music, and showcase how the LGBTQ+ community has influenced popular culture over the years. 
Click here to register or call the library at (631) 286-0818.
 
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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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
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Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
 
 
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