South Country Library News
Tuesday, November 28, 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 for teens in grades 6 - 12 only,
with exception of the Tween program.
Click here to view our November calendar
 
Click here to view our December 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. December's theme: Puzzles
 

 
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.
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
 
 
Holiday Letters for Seniors
Friday, December 1, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
 
Create holiday cards for our local senior citizens. Earn 2 community service hours. Click here to register.
 
 
Green Screen Volunteers
Saturday, December 9
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM    1:30 - 4:30 PM
 
Volunteers are needed to assist staff as they take holiday photos. Earn 3 community service hours. Click a session above to register.
 
 
Click here to learn about all of our Volunteer Opportunities.
 
 
YA Holiday Movie
Elf
Thursday, December 7, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
 
Join us to watch this holiday comedy classic starring Will Ferrell.
Click here to register.
 
 
Salt Dough Ornaments Craft Kit
Pickup begins December 8
 
Create a keepsake to
decorate for the holidays.
Click here to register.
 

 
YA Book Discussion
Tuesday, December 12, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
 
A Study In Charlotte
by Brittany Cavallaro
 
Click here to learn about the book and register. Copies of the book are available at the YA Services Desk to check out with your library card.
 
You can also borrow it in these apps:
Hoopla (ebook | audiobook) or
Libby (ebook | 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 and 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
 

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!
 
 
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 & 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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