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Library News
from South Country Library
January 10, 2023
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 high school graduation! For every 20 book you read, you'll 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 or virtually here.
 

 
Bookmarks for Homebound
Wednesday, January 11, 4:30 PM
 
Join us in 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.
 

 
Craft Programs
 
Take-Home Kit:
Grow Your Own Crystals
Available now for registration & pickup
Grow your own crystals
using household items!
Click here to register.
 
 
Step-by-Step Instruction:
Polar Bear Painting
Saturday, January 14, 12:00 - 2:00 PM 
Step by step we will create a winter painting of a polar bear. Dress for a mess. Click here to register.
 
 
Craft Creation:
Boba Tea Keychain
Wednesday, January 25, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Come create a fun keychain -- take a tiny faux boba tea with you wherever you go!
Click here to register.
 

 
YA Movie
Thor: Love & Thunder
Friday, January 20, 4:00 - 6:30 PM
 
Join us for the latest Thor movie.
Snacks will be served. Rated: PG-13.
Click here to register.

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.
 
 
Get a discount at local businesses by showing your library card.
Click here to view the participating businesses,
and don't forget your card when you head out the door!
 

 
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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