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South Country Library News Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Previous issue: 6/27 Next issue: 7/25 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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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).
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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.
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July Raffle: Guess the Emoji Name the emojis to enter into the July raffle. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here.
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World Emoji Day is on July 17
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Get a box with a book to borrow & goodies to keep.
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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.
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Pizza and a Movie: Jaws Friday, July 14, 5:00 - 7:00 PM Enjoy a slice of pizza as we watch Jaws. This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
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Teen Garden Volunteers Thursday, July 20, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Help us take care of our library garden and tend to vegetables. Earn 1 hour community service credit. Click here to register.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you complete the 100-book challenge before graduation,
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From Brainfuse HelpNow comes the Summer Skills Camp, available for students in Grades 3 - 6, Middle School, and High School. Summer Camp under Study.
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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.
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Get a discount at local businesses by showing your South Country Library card. and don't forget your card when you head out the door!
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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.
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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.
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Hours are by appointment only. You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1. Our service cannot renew a passport. Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.
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The Library has a Notary Public Available Mondays through Fridays (subject to change). Please call (631) 286-0818 for more information. Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
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Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition.
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Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
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Each service provides live virtual assistance every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
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from South Country Library
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Patchogue-Medford Library
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Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-0818 sctylib.org
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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed for the Summer
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