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Library News
from South Country Library
November 29, 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 December 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. December's theme is Winter Fun.
 
December Raffle: Holiday Music
Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For December -- match the music artist with their famous holiday song. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 

 
Learn to Crochet
Thursdays, December 1, 8, & 15
5:30 - 6:30 PM
 
Learn to crochet and make a scarf to keep you warm and cozy all winter long!
Click here to register.
 


 
Volunteer Opportunities
Earn community service credit for each of these programs.
 
Green Screen Holiday Photo Volunteers
Saturday, December 3
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM      1:30 - 4:30 PM
 
Help library staff as they take green screen photos for the holidays. Click one or both of the times above to sign up.
 
 
Teen Advisory Group
Tuesday, December 6, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Share ideas and help plan library programs. We will discuss all upcoming programs and events happening at the library. By attending you will get a say in the future programs. Register here.
 
 
Bookmarks for Homebound
Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
 
Stop by the YA Department to make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who can not come to the library.
Click here to register.
 
Click here for more community service opportunities.
 

 
Teen Holiday Movie:
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 13, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
 
Join us for some hot chocolate and snacks while we watch this Muppets classic.
Click here to register.

 
 
Teen Book Club
Thursday, December 15, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Recommended for You
by Laura Silverman
 
Click here to register
for the book discussion.
 
Stop by the YA Desk to pick up
a copy of the book to check out, or...
> Read the ebook on Libby
> Listen to the audiobook on Libby
> Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Book synopsis: Shoshanna loves working at Once Upon, her favorite local bookstore. Then Jake joins the staff. He might be cute and single, but he doesn't read, and he's the enemy: his sales numbers start to rival Shoshanna's, and put her holiday bonus in jeopardy.
 

 
Attention teens in grades 9 - 12:
 
There is still space 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.
Click here to register.
Practice sessions are 7:00 - 8:00 PM on the following Thursdays:
Dec. 15 & 29, Jan. 12 & 26, Feb. 2 & 9.
 
The competition will be on Saturday, February 11,
from 5:30 - 9:00 PM, at Sachem Public Library.
 

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.
 
 
 
 
Social Work Services
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.
Click here for more information.
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.
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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