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Library News
from South Country Library
June 27, 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
 
Click here to view our
July calendar
 

 
Young Adult Summer Reading Club
Register in-person at the YA Desk.
 
Earn raffle tickets by the hour for reading great books and participating in fun activities over the summer.
Click here to learn more.

 
July Raffle: Guess the Emoji
World Emoji Day is on July 17 -- name the emojis to enter into the raffle. 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. July's theme is Mysteries. 
 

 
Teen Garden Volunteers
Thursday, July 6, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
 
Help us take care of our library garden by planting and tending to vegetables.
Earn 1 hour community service credit. Click here to register.
 
Learn about our other volunteer opportunities here.
 
 
Teen Bingo
Saturday, July 8, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
 
Play a friendly game of chance to win a prize! Click here to register.
 
 
Craft Kit:
Tie Dye Beach Towel
Registration opens Saturday, July 1
Pick-up starts Monday, July 10
 
Tie dye a towel this summer for a groovy time at the beach or pool. Kit comes with tie dye and a white towel to dye.
 
 
 
Escape the Library:
Summer Road Trip
Wednesday, July 12, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Follow the clues to unlock the box 
and escape the room in this summer-themed challenge. 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 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
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed for the Summer
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