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South Country Library News

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

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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 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

Name the emojis to enter into the July raffle. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.

World Emoji Day is on July 17

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.

Pizza and a Movie: Jaws

Friday, July 14, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Enjoy a slice of pizza

as we watch Jaws.

Click here to register

and view the trailer.

This program may not be suitable

for those with food allergies.

Teen Garden Volunteers
Thursday, July 20, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Help us take care of our library garden and tend to vegetables.

Earn 1 hour community service credit. Click here to register.

Learn about our other volunteer opportunities here.

Sea Turtle Painting

Friday, July 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

As of this email, there is

ONE seat left in this program.

Paint your own sea turtle

with step by step instructions.

Click here to register.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Friday, July 28, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Up to 10 teams will compete to finish the same 500-piece puzzle within 2.5 hours. Register once for your team of 2 to 4 members, open to Adults and Young Adults entering sixth grade and up.

Please arrive by 5:50 as the tournament begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Prizes will be awarded to all members of the first team to complete their puzzle correctly. 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.

From Brainfuse HelpNow comes the Summer Skills Camp,

available for students in Grades 3 - 6, Middle School, and High School.

Log in and click on

Summer Camp under Study.

The purpose of the Skills Camp is not to provide a comprehensive survey of each academic topic or to overwhelm students with information, but to focus on areas that are academically significant, generated the most tutoring questions over the course of the school year, and do not require a significant time commitment over summer vacation.

Research shows that even a small amount of time spent on academics during the summer makes a difference.

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!

Renew or Apply for a New Library Card on Our Website

South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service.

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.