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Library News from South Country Library November 1, 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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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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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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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. November's theme is the 1980s, when Stranger Things takes place. |
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November Raffle: Stranger Things Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For November -- guess the Stranger Things character from a photo. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here. |
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Take-Home Kit: Wishing Stars Pick-up starts Tuesday, November 8 Make a jar full of origami wishing stars to decorate your room. |
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Book Binding Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Make a notebook with a French link stitch bookbinding technique. |
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Volunteer Opportunities Earn 1 hour of community service for each of these programs. |
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Bookmarks for the Homebound Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Stop by the YA Department to make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who can not come to the library. |
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Letters to Veterans Thursday, November 10, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Drop in any time between 4 and 6 PM to write greeting cards to veterans across Long Island, just in time for Veterans Day! |
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You do not need to stay the entire time. We will have the supplies out for you to drop by and make a few cards. |
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Broadway at the Library: Into the Woods
Monday, November 14, 4:00 - 6:30 PM Let's celebrate Broadway by watching a classic show at the library. We'll be viewing the original Broadway cast version of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. Snacks will be served. This is a mixed Adult/Young Adult event. |
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VR and Other Games Saturday, November 19, 12:30 - 2:00 PM Join us for a fun afternoon of Virtual Reality and games. |
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Teen Book Club Monday, November 21, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Fear Street: Party Games by R. L. Stine Stop by the YA Desk to pick up a copy of the book to check out. |
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Book synopsis: Despite her friends' warnings, Rachel is excited to attend a birthday party on Fear Island, but soon someone introduces a game of murder...and all of the guests are playing. |
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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. |
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from South Country Library |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
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Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country 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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