South Country Library News
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
 
Previous issue: 10/31      Next issue: 11/28
 
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
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up to earn community service
credit at these upcoming events:
 
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.
 
 
 
YA Bingo
Saturday, November 18, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
 
Play a friendly game of bingo for a chance to win a prize. Click here to register.
 
 
Tween Game Night
Thursday, November 30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
for tweens in grades 4 - 7
 
Join us for an evening of fun games! Snacks will be served.
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 and Android Google Play for your mobile devices, or on the web from your computer. 
Search and filter for interests and 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.
 

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast and 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.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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