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Library News
from South Country Library
May 30, 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 June calendar
 

 
June Raffle: Movie Snacks
Can you name the movie snack from a photo? Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
 
 

 
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. June's theme is Movies. 
 

 
Be Proud!
Be Responsible!
Saturday, June 3,
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join Stony Brook CAPP Health Educators for an evidence-based program that educates and encourages adolescents to make responsible, safer sex decisions by providing them with the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to reduce their risk of unintended pregnancy and disease transmission.
Click here to register.
 

 
Craft Kit: Squishies
Registration opens Thursday, June 1
Pickup starts Tuesday, June 6
 
Paint a Donut Squishy. Once dry, you can use the squishy to help relieve the stress from the end-of-year tests! You will be supplied with a squish, fabric paint, and a paint brush. Click here to register.
 

 
Tween Library
Breakout Box
Thursday, June 8
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration opens Thursday, June 1
 
For tweens in grades 4 - 7. Work together and use the clues to see if you can open the box to escape the amusement park.
Click here to register.
 

 
Parent/Teen Paint Party
Friday, June 9, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
 
Bring that special adult in your life and enjoy a fun evening of painting together. 
Step by step, with Melissa of Paint Party LI, you will paint two canvases that form one picture of owls in a tree.
Click here to register.
 

 
Bookmarks for Seniors
Monday, June 12, 3:30 - 4:30 PM
 
Stop by the YA Department to make bookmarks for the homebound patrons who cannot come to the library. Community service credit will be provided. Click here to register.
 
Check out more YA volunteer opportunities here.
 

 
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.
 

 
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.
 
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