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South Country Library News

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

These programs are for teens in grades 6-12 only.

February Calendar: English Español

The 2024 Winter Reading Challenge is underway! Earn chances to win a prize this winter by reading and attending programs. Log your reading and programs here.

All raffle tickets must be turned in by February 29. Winners will be contacted March 1.

February Raffle:

Football Teams

Can you guess the football team based on the image? Play in-person in the Teen Department

or virtually here.

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. February's theme: Science Fiction

Craft Kit: Diamond Painting

Open for registration,

pickup begins Monday, February 12

Use an applicator to apply sparking rhinestones, one-by-one, on an adhesive color-coded canvas painting to create a shimmering work of art. The kit contains all materials needed to complete the craft. Click here to register.

As of this email, there are three spots left!

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesday, February 13, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Share your ideas and help us plan library programs. Participants will receive 1 hour of community service. Register here.

Click here to view more community service opportunities.

YA Book Discussion

Friday, February 16, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

I Must Betray You

by Ruta Sepetys

To register, click here or come to the YA Desk, where you can receive a copy of the book to check out. You can also download the ebook or audiobook on Libby.

Book synopsis: Cristian is blackmailed by the secret police, but he decides to use his position as an informer to try to outwit his handler and expose to the world what is happening in his country.

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 can start as early as Grade 6.

You cannot read the same book twice.

If you complete the 100-book challenge before graduation,

you will win a Grand Prize! Click here to learn more.

Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning Skills

Live Tutoring, Writing Lab,

SkillSurfer, Language Lab,

Chess Tutoring and 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

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.