South Country Library News
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
 
Previous issue: 9/5      Next issue: 10/3
 
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 September calendar
 

 
September Raffle: Famous Bears
Name these famous bears to enter into the September 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. October's theme: The Arts 

 
Drop-In Craft:
Locker Magnets
Wednesday, September 20
3:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Personalize magnets with the button machine to decorate your locker.
No registration necessary.
 

 
Pumpkins for Homebound
Thursday, September 21, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
 
Create pumpkins from discarded books. All pumpkins will be delivered to the library's homebound patrons by a staff member. Earn 1 community service hour.
Click here to register.
 

 
Virtual Reality
Friday, September 22, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Experience an alternate reality and play games with the library's VR System.
Click here to register.
 

 
Escape the Library
Tuesday, September 26, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
 
Work together as a team to decipher the clues and unlock the box!
Click here to register.
 

 
Tween Meet-Up
Thursday, September 28, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
For tweens in grades 4 - 7 only.
 
Meet your librarians and discuss ideas for programs for the upcoming year.
Click here to register.
 

 
Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills
 
Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,
SkillSurfer, Language Lab,
Chess Tutoring and more.

 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
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!
 

 
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.
 

 
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