South Country Library News
Tuesday, August 22, 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 August calendar
 
Click here to view our September calendar
 

 
August Raffle: Landmarks
Name these famous landmarks to enter into the August 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. September's theme: Graphic Novels 
 

 
Tween Bingo
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
 
Get ready to shout "BINGO!"
and win some amazing prizes
at this fun-filled event. 
Join us for a night of
laughter and excitement.
Prizes will be awarded to
the lucky Bingo winners!
Grades 4 - 7 only.
Click here to register.
 

 
Craft Kit: Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Registration opens Friday, September 1
Pickup begins Monday, September 11
 
Use this kit to create
an ecofriendly bird feeder.
 

 
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.
 
 
 
 
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.
Libby - Extensive collection of popular ebooks and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web
Hoopla - Movies, shows, music, comics, ebooks, and audiobooks. Apple | Android | Web
Kanopy - Classic, cultural, and educational films and TV shows. Apple | Android | Web
Flipster - Popular print magazines to browse or search through. Apple | Android | Web
 

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!
 
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet service and internet connected devices, click here to see if you're eligible to apply to or to recertify the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
 
 
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from
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Counseling
from
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