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Library News
from South Country Library
May 16, 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
 


 
YA Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

 
Drama
a graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier,
the award-winning author of Smile.
 
Click here to register.
 
A free copy of the book is available to the first eight people to register.
 
Book summary: Designing sets for her middle school's play, Callie tries to overcome limited carpentry skills, low ticket sales, and squabbling crew members only to find her efforts further complicated by the arrival of two cute brothers.
 

 
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. 
 

 
Craft Kit: Comic Book
Available for registration & pick-up
now through May 22
 
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.
 
Flowers for Seniors
Wednesday, May 17, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
 
May is Senior Citizen Month. Help to brighten the day of 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.
 
 
Teen Advisory Group
Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
 
Share your ideas and help us plan library programs. Click here to register.
 
Check out more YA volunteer opportunities here.
 

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.

 

 
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.
 
 
 
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!
 

 
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from
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