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South Country Library News

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS

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

except for the Tween program (grades 4-7).

February Calendar

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March Calendar

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The 2024 Winter Reading Challenge ends February 29! 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. March's theme is Fantasy

Tween Bowling (video game)

Thursday, February 22, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

for Tweens in grades 4 - 7

We are going retro this month and playing on the Wii! Join us for a fun game of bowling with friends. Snacks will be served. Register here.

Pizza & a Movie

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Friday, February 23, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Celebrate National Pokémon Day a few days early by watching Pokémon: Detective Pikachu and enjoying a slice of pizza! Register here.

Pokémon Craft

Tuesday, February 27, 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Making your very own Pokéball on National Pokemon Day! Register here.

Minecraft Meet-up

Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Join us for an hour of fun playing Minecraft. Hang out with other Minecraft enthusiasts while you play the game and compete in-game challenges. Register here.

Community Service

Seed Sorting

4:00 - 6:00 PM on the following dates:

Friday, March 1 Tuesday, March 5

Thursday, March 7

Spring is around the corner and our seed library will be coming soon. Help us prepare by making seed packets.

Participants earn community service credit.

To register, click one date or more above.

Click here to view more community service 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 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.

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!

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.