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Library News
from South Country Library
December 27, 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 our January calendar
 

 
100 Books before Graduation
 
Take the challenge and read 100 books before graduation! For every 20 book you read, you will receive a prize; you cannot re-read the same book twice.
If you complete the 100-book challenge before graduation,
you will win a Grand Prize! Click here to learn more.
 

 
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 book -- keep the rest. January's theme is New Beginnings.
 
January Raffle: Famous Pets
Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win candy! For January -- can you name these famous animals? Play in-person in the Teen Department (starting 1/3) or virtually here.
 

 
Craft Kit:
Grow Your Own Crystals
Registration opens Tuesday, January 3
Pick-up begins Tuesday, January 10
 
Grow your own crystals
using household items!
Click here to register.
 

 
Bookmarks for Homebound
Wednesday, January 11, 4:30 PM
 
Stop by the YA Department to make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who can't come to the library. Register here.
Everyone that participates will receive 1 hour of community service.
Click here for more volunteer opportunities.
 

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.
 
 
 
 
 
Social Work Services
Holiday Notice: Our social work interns are on break.
They will resume their normal hours starting Monday, January 9.
 
Do you, or does 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.
 

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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