South Country Library News
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
 
Previous issue: 9/19      Next issue: 10/17
 
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS
These programs are for teens in grades 6 - 12 only.
Click here to view our October calendar
 

 
October Raffle:
Horror Movie Villains
Name these villains to enter into the October 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
 

 
YA Horror Movie
Friday, October 6, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
 
Vote from preselected
movies, then sit back and
prepare to be scared!
Click here to register.
 
 


 
Take-Home Craft Kit
Macramé Keychain
Open now for registration
Pick up begins Monday, October 16
 
Create a keychain
using simple knots.
Click here to register.
 

 
YA Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 18, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
 
The Graveyard Book
by Neil Gaiman 
 
Raised since he was a baby by ghosts, werewolves, and other residents of the cemetery in which he has always resided, Bod (full name: Nobody Owens) wonders how he will manage to survive amongst the living with only the lessons he has learned from the dead.
Click here to register. Talk to the YA Librarian to borrow a copy of the book, or get it on your smartphone using Hoopla or Libby.
on Hoopla:
eBook
Original Audiobook
Full-cast Audiobook
 
on Libby:
eBook
Original Audiobook
Full-cast Audiobook

 
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
 

 
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.
 

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!
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
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