South Country Library News
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
 
Previous issue: 10/17      Next issue: 11/14
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS
These programs are for teens in grades 6 - 12 only,
with exception of the Tween program.
Click here to view our November calendar
 

 
November Raffle:
Game Pieces
Name the tabletop games by looking at their pieces. 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. November's theme: Cooking
 
 
Stranger Things Night
Monday, November 6, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
 
Join us for an evening of activities as we celebrate our favorite supernatural series! Click here to register.
 
 
Take-Home Craft:
Fall Luminary
Pick up begins on
Wednesday, November 8
 
Love fall? Create a luminary to bring the beautiful colors of fall indoors.
Click here to register.
 
 
Tween Program:
Slay Anxiety, Build Confidence
Thursday, November 9, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Registration opens November 1
 
For tweens in grades 4 - 8 only.
Discuss what anxiety is. Learn coping skills and activities that can slay anxiety in everyday lives. Presented by certified Life Coaches Linda Mazza and Patricia Scully. Click here to register.
 
 
3D Printing
Tuesday, November 14, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
 
Use Tinkercad to design a 3D object. All completed objects will be printed on the 3D Printer at a later date.
Click here to register.
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up to earn community service
credit at these upcoming events:
 
Scarecrow Contest Clean-Up
Saturday, November 4, 8:00 - 9:30 AM
 
Bellport Village is in need of help with the scarecrow breakdown. You will meet at the Public Works Yard on New Jersey Avenue. All students participating will receive 4 hours of community service. Click here to register.
 
Community Potluck Volunteers
Friday, November 10
5:00 - 7:00 PM  &  7:00 - 9:00 PM
 
Library staff need volunteers to help with various tasks before and after the Thanksgiving Community Potluck. 
Register for one or both time slots by clicking the times above.
 
 
Wreaths for Seniors
Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
 
Help us recycle discarded books into wreaths to give to our local seniors for the holidays. Click here to register.
 
 
Teen Advisory Group
Friday, November 17, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
 
Share your ideas and help us plan library programs. Click here to register.
 
Click here to learn about all of our Volunteer Opportunities.
 
 
 
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
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Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
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