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South Country Library News Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Previous issue: 7/25 Next issue: 8/22 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. |
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Young Adult Summer Reading Club The last day to submit your raffle tickets is next Saturday, August 19! Earn raffle tickets by the hour for reading great books and participating in fun activities over the summer. |
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August Raffle: Landmarks Name these famous landmarks to enter into the August raffle. Play in-person in the Teen Department or virtually here. |
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Craft Kit: Solar Pizza Box Oven Did you know that you can directly use solar power to cook food? Get cooking with the sun! Learn how you can trap the sun’s natural heat to make a homemade oven. |
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This kit contains items that may not be suitable for those with food allergies. |
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Volunteer Opportunities Earn community service credit for each of these programs. |
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Book Sale Volunteers Thursday, August 10 - Saturday, August 12 Help us set up and run the Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale. Click below to register for one or multiple shifts. |
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Garden Volunteers Thursday, August 17, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Help us take care of our library garden and tend to vegetables. Register here. |
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Mini Golf Volunteers Friday, August 25, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Help us set up and run our special Mini Golf event at the library. Register here. |
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Pizza and a Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Friday, August 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sit back and relax with friends, have a slice of pizza, and watch a fun movie. Register here. |
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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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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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Apps for Entertainment & Education
Available from the Apple App Store & Android Google Play for your mobile devices, or on the web from your computer. Search & filter for interests & age -- kids, teens, and adults. |
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Libby - Extensive collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web |
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Hoopla - Movies, shows, music, comics, ebooks, and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web |
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Kanopy - Classic, cultural, and education films and television shows. Apple | Android | Web |
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Flipster - Popular print magazines to browse or search through. Apple | Android | Web |
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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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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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Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library. |
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from South Country Library |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org |
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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