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Library News
from South Country Library
February 21, 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 February calendar
Click here to view our March calendar
 

 
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. March's theme is Video Games. 
 
February Raffle: Presidents
Play our monthly raffle for a chance to win a prize. For February -- can you name the pictured U.S. presidents? Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 
 
 
March Raffle: Nintendo Characters
For March -- can you name the pictured chracters from Nintendo games? Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Earn community service credit for each of these programs.
 
Bookmarks for Homebound Patrons: St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 7, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Join us in the YA Department
to make St. Patrick's Day bookmarks for our homebound patrons who can't come to the library. Register here.
 
 
Seed Sorting
Wednesday, March 1
Friday, March 3
Wednesday, March 8
Friday, March 10
5:00 - 8:00 PM all days
 
Help sort seeds into packets for our Seed Library. Click the date(s) above to register.
 
 
Craft Kit: Diamond Painting
Registration opens Wednesday, March 1
Kit pickup begins Wednesday, March 8
 
Create a sparkling masterpiece!
All paintings are of outdoor landscapes.
Click here to register.
 

 
100 Books before Graduation
 
Take the challenge and read 100 books before high school graduation! For every 20 books 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.
 

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.
 
 
 
Get a discount at local businesses by
showing your South Country Library card.
Click here to view the participating businesses,
and don't forget your card when you head out the door!
 
 
Passport Services by Appointment
We serve first-time applicants, minor applicants, adult applicants whose most recent passport was issued as a minor, and applicants who have lost their passports. 
Hours are by appointment only.
 
Click here for more information
& to submit an appointment form. 
 
You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1.
 
Our service cannot renew a passport.
There is a separate process for that by mail.
 
Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.
 

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet service and internet connected devices, click here to see if you're eligible to apply to or to recertify the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
 
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Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
 
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