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Library News from South Country Library October 18, 2022 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS These programs are intended for teens in grades 6 - 12 only. |
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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. October: Horror (scary books) |
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October Raffle: Horror Movies Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For October -- guess the horror movie from a photo. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here. |
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Teen Book Club Thursday, October 20, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Carrie by Stephen King Stop by the YA Desk to pick up a copy of the book to check out. You can also borrow the ebook through Libby/OverDrive®. |
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Book synopsis: Unpopular at school and subjected to her mother's religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she may be picked on by her classmates, she has a gift she's kept secret since she was a little girl: she can move things with her mind. |
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Beginner Calligraphy Series
Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM October 21, October 28, and November 4 |
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Community Service Opportunities |
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Local Government 101 Thursday, October 27, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Earn 1 hour of community service. |
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How does the Suffolk County government work? How does it differ from our federal and state governments? With Election Day coming up, this program will analyze the results of the last election and see how and why our community voted the way that they did. We will discuss how a bill becomes a law, how you can get involved, and speak out on local issues. This program will be educational and nonpartisan. |
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Halloween Green Screen Volunteers Saturday, October 29 Assist library staff as they take photos with the green screen. To register, click your preferred session time above. |
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Stranger Things Day Saturday, November 5, 1:30 - 4:30 PM On November 6, 1983, the world turned Upside Down. Forever. Join us for a day of activities as we celebrate our favorite supernatural series. This event will include crafts, games, snacks, and a viewing of the first episode. Click here to register. |
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Attention teens in grades 9 - 12: Now is the time to sign up for Advanced Battle of the Books! Do you like to read and to play 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 to read now. |
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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. |
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Live Tutoring, Writing Lab, SkillSurfer, Language Lab, Chess Tutoring and more. |
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Do you or a friend need help finding resources to regain stability in life? Angie and Kate are our social work interns from Stony Brook University. They can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. |
Mondays 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Angie Ghanie aghanie@sctylib.org Tuesdays & Fridays 5:00 - 9:00 PM Kate Bollman kbollman@sctylib.org Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. |
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To make an appointment, email one of our interns (emails and days/times are above-right) or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1. SMART Recovery® group meetings will return in the future on Tuesday evenings. Watch this space for updates! |
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from South Country Library |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet. |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmSun: 12:30 - 3:00 pm |
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