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Library News

from South Country Library

September 6, 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 September Calendar

Vote for Which Horror Movie You Want to See!

On Friday, October 7th at 6:00 PM, we will watch the horror film that receives the most votes. The candidates are...

The Witches (1990) Little Shop of Horrors A Quiet Place

Click here to cast your vote.

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. September: Back to School

September Raffle:

Back to School!

Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For September -- guess the school-themed movie from a photo! Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Bookmarks for the Homebound

Thursday, September 8, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who cannot come to the library.

1 hour community service credit.

Click here to register.

Letters to Seniors

Thursday, September 15, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Brighten the day of our local seniors by writing uplifting letters! Cards will be given to a local retirement facility.

1 hour community service credit.

Click here to register.

Click here for more community service opportunities for teens.

Crafts

Craft Kit: Shrinky Dinks®

Pickup from September 12 - 19

Trace or create your own design, color it in and then watch it shrink when you bake it!

Click here to register.

Items needed to complete this craft: Colored pencils (available on request), scissors, hole punch, oven. Please note: This craft will require the use of an oven. Make sure that you have adult supervision.

Crafternoon: Jellyfish Painting

Friday, September 23, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Join us to paint a wiggly jellyfish on canvas with step-by-step instruction.

Click here to register.

Attention teens in grades 9 - 12:

Now is the time to sign up for

Advanced Battle of the Books!

Do you like reading and playing trivia?

Join us as we prepare to compete against the other Suffolk County Libraries in the Advanced Battle of the Books.

We focus on 2 books: Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim and The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. When you register you will receive a set of books to keep and start reading now.

Click here to register.

Practice sessions are 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following Thursdays:
Nov. 3 & 17, Dec. 15 & 29, Jan. 12 & 26, Feb. 2 & 9.

The competition will be on Saturday, February 11, at

Sachem Public Library. Exact start time to be determined.

Fun & Snacks

Doctor Strange in the

Multiverse of Madness

Friday, September 16, 3:00 - 5:30 PM

Join us for an afternoon movie! Snacks will be served. Click here to register.

Escape the Library

Saturday, September 17, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Can you decipher the clues to unlock the box in time? Snacks will be served.

Click here to register.

Young Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

New Kid

by Jerry Craft

Click here to register

for the book discussion.

Stop by the YA Desk to pick up a copy of the book to check out. You can also borrow an electronic copy with these links:

Borrow the audiobook on Hoopla

Book synopsis: Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.

As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?