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Library News
from South Country Library
May 2, 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,
with the exception of the Tween program (grades 4-7).
Click here to view our May calendar
 

 
May Raffle: Star Wars
Can you name the Star Wars character from their photo? Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 
 

 
 
 
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. May's theme is Science Fiction. 
 

 
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 6

Drop by the library for a
free comic book
(while supplies last)
and make a button of
your favorite superhero!
 
 
Scavenger Hunt
Monday, May 8 through Saturday, May 13
 
Can you find all of the droids
hidden around the library?
 

 
Escape the Library:
Star Wars Edition
Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 - 7:30 PM 
 
Use the Force (or your mind)
to solve the puzzles and escape!
Click here to register.
 
 
Tween Program: Mario Kart
Thursday, May 11, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
For tweens in grades 4 - 7.
 
Join us for an evening of fast-paced competition as we play Mario Kart! Will you be standing at the top of the podium? Snacks will be served.
Click here to register.
 
 
Pizza and a Movie
Spaceballs
Friday, May 12, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
 
Grab a slice of pizza, kick back,
and relax with your friends to
watch the classic Star Wars spoof.
Click here to register.
 
 
Craft Kit: Comic Book
Pick-up begins Monday, May 15
 
Create your very own
comic book with this kit.
Click here to register.
 

 
Volunteer Opportunities
Earn community service credit hours for each of these programs.
 
Bookmarks for Homebound Patrons
Monday, May 8, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
 
Make bookmarks for our homebound patrons who cannot come to the library.
Click here to register.
 
Star Wars Day Volunteers
Saturday, May 13, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
 
Help out with our green screen photos and other activities during Star Wars Day.
Click here to register.
 
 
 
Flowers for Seniors
Wednesday, May 17, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
 
May is Senior Citizen Month. Help us brighten the day of our local seniors by creating faux flower arrangements for them. Click here to register.
 
 
Teen Garden
Thursday, May 18, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
 
Help us take care of our library garden. Click here to register.
 
Check out more YA volunteer opportunities here.
 

 
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 read a 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!
 

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
 

The library is currently closed for construction; the building reopens on Saturday, May 6, at 9:30 AM. In the meantime, we have select services available -- click here for details.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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