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South Country Library Weekly Round-Up May 9, 2020 |
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WEAR MASKS & KEEP DISTANT |
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* * * LAST CALL FOR FREE BOOKS * * *
Expanded to Children’s & Young Adult! |
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Suffolk Cooperative Library System has added Children's & YA books to their book giveaway! Call or email us at sctyref@sctylib.org with "Book Pack Giveaway" as the subject, and be sure to include your name, mailing address, library card number and preferred pack. |
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There are still some adult books available -- email us with the info above, and instead of a Children's pack, let us know your preferred genre(s) (e.g. mystery or biography). This offer will end on Thursday May 14th at 5:00 PM, or before then if the books run out, so get in touch soon! |
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Savvy Sightseer's Virtual Vacation For the past four weeks, you've been able to experience a 30-minute virtual vacation to a European destination. Here's the final one! |
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Week 4: Switzerland We’ll start in the northern part of the country in Zurich before moving southwest, and on to the French border. We’ll work our way east through Alpine regions. Along the way, we’ll also visit Bern, Geneva, Zermatt (the Matterhorn), Lucerne, St. Moritz, Montreux and Gstaad.
Register by emailing jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Switzerland” between now and Friday May 15. You will receive a link within 24-hours allowing you to view this 30-minute travelogue at your convenience! |
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Join us online to learn the ins and outs of Medicare, so you get the most out of it when you turn 65. |
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Register here. You will be emailed the link to attend the program via Zoom. No Zoom account is required to attend. |
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We are living in a time that often feels confusing and stressful. Practicing meditation can be a way to stay positive and calm the body and mind.
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Dr. Andrew Vidich, author, educator, international speaker, and longtime meditation practitioner will discuss and demonstrate a simple meditation technique to help you stay centered. Click here to register. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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Thursday May 14, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Join Ms. Kathleen in the YA Department in playing a virtual game of Uno! Register here to receive the Zoom link and information on how to join the game. |
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and don't forget these goodies from your Children's Librarians! |
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For testing & other info, call NYS Coronavirus Hotline
1-888-364-3065 |
RECOVERED?
Stony Brook U. Hospital has started taking plasma from people who have fully-recovered from COVID-19. |
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New York is expanding its contact tracing initiative and is looking for people who can help call people diagnosed with COVID-19, establish all contacts of this person, and proceed to call and maintain ongoing communication with every contact. |
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In addition, the team will support the isolation and quarantine of individuals, in cooperation with the local health departments. This includes virtual needs checks and referral to community resources. If you are interested in assisting in this effort, click here to learn more and apply. |
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Family Service League is offering free 24/7 mental health resources to help first responders & essential workers affected by COVID-19. Call 631-952-3333 |
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If you live in Suffolk County and are over 60 years old, you are eligible to receive a free mask. - Dial 311.
- Wait for someone to answer after all options are listed.
- Say that you are calling to obtain a FREE mask, or if married, two masks.
- The person will ask you for your birth year and mailing address.
- Your mask(s) will arrive in the mail.
311 can also aid in finding emergency food supplies. |
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South Country Library Parking Lot This Monday May 11, 11:00 AM - 12 Noon For those in need of food, the Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry will be coming to our parking lot the second Monday of each month from May-August. |
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Stop by between 11 AM and 12 Noon to receive both non-perishable and fresh food items, while they last. ~~~ |
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Free Rides to Pantries & Restaurants Now through Sunday May 31 The folks over at Island Harvest have partnered with Lyft to provide free rides to those in need of transportation to local pantries or restaurants. If you or someone you know is in need of this service, please call 516-805-1642. |
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from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The IRS began rolling out economic impact payments in April, delivering financial relief to the majority of Americans. If you haven’t received your payment yet, you may have a number of questions, including whether you qualify and how much you’re eligible to receive. This article answers many of those questions. |
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THROUGH MAY 18
A safe virtual-space to relax and share your thoughts and feelings. |
THROUGH MAY 27 Anonymous support group for anyone 18+ with any type of addiction. |
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Free guided audio meditations, mindfulness exercises, & sleep experiences |
NYS COVID-19 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT HELPLINE 1-844-863-9314 8 AM - 10 PM daily |
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ADDITIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE |
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TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN MEALS-ON-WHEELS FOR SENIORS 60+ CALL COUNCILMAN LOGUERCIO'S OFFICE 631-451-6989 |
FOOD INSECURE? (formerly Food Stamps) GET HELP SIGNING UP FROM ISLAND HARVEST 631-873-4775 |
associated with Island Harvest CALL BEFORE VISITING TO CONFIRM HOURS & SUPPLY. |
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LOCAL RESTAURANTS & MARKETS |
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631-286-7550 |
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631-286-0444 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM EVERY DAY In-store & curbside pickup. |
631-286-2772
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EVERY DAY
Curbside pickup for senior citizens and people with disabilities or who are immunocompromised. |
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CAREER, BUSINESS, & FINANCE
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FROM SOUTH COUNTRY LIBRARY |
FROM PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY |
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SUPPORT FOR YOU, SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS |
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SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS OF ELDERS & THOSE WITH DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S: |
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RESPONSIBILITIES & SMART CHOICES |
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CALL THE HEALTH & WELFARE COUNCIL OF LONG ISLAND FOR HELP ENROLLING: 516-505-4426 |
WEAR A MASK
WHEN OUT IN PUBLIC & WHEN YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. |
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Digital Books & Virtual Bagels Saturday May 16, 10:00 AM To register, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Books and Bagels.” The link to join the meeting will be provided the day before to those who have registered. |
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You can download the ebook and/or audio for a loan period of 21 days from Hoopla. |
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YA Virtual Book Discussion
Friday May 15, 3:00 PM |
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Congratulations to Roberta Gugliotta who won our Cinco de May trivia last week! |
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This week's theme is Music, covering a wide range of genres and time periods. Ready to hit the high notes? Click here to play! Open from now until Tuesday, May 12 at 9:00 PM. |
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This fun, free scavenger hunt will get kids counting from 1 to 20. Print them out and place the flowers in your backyard on a nice day for fun with counting! |
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Here's another fun science experiment for kids from Miss Carrie! Try it at home with some milk, food coloring and dish soap. |
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Marinas, Trails, & Parks The Town of Brookhaven has announced that five Town-owned marinas will re-open today, May 9. Town of Brookhaven Code Enforcement Officers and Parks Department staff will be on hand at the marinas to ensure social distancing is maintained and all marina rules are being followed. For information about how to obtain a seasonal boat slip, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 631-451-8696. Transient slips are also available for residents and non-residents at all Town marinas. The Town marinas opening on May 9 are:
• Corey North and South in Blue Point
• Forge River in Mastic
• Mount Sinai at Cedar Beach
• Port Jefferson Harbor
• Sandspit in Patchogue are open to use (with social distancing). but park areas that do not provide social distancing are closed, including campgrounds, dog parks, and playgrounds. and athletic fields & courts are currently closed. |
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"HMM, WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT?" |
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YOUNG LEARNER'S AREA (grown-ups welcome too!) |
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LEARN, STUDY, COLLABORATE, FOR GRADES 3-12 & ADULT LEARNERS EDUCATIONAL & FUN APP FOR MOBILE DEVICES, FOR AGES 2-7 |
FUN, EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON MANY TOPICS, FOR GRADES K-12  WORLD BOOK: ACTIVITIES & RESEARCH, FOR GRADES K-12 |
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, GAMES, AND ARTS & CRAFTS ALL FOCUSED ON LONG ISLAND MARINE LIFE. ADAPTABLE FOR K-12. |
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SO MANY BOOKS, SO MANY STORY TIMES!
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Round-Up Archives. Formatted by date, followed by highlights, and then links in English and Spanish. March 21 - Utilities, daycare, our Facebook book club, library Concerts, storytimes, and many of our online apps & services. March 28 - Spring reading challenge, Census, ongoing food assistance, scam info, daycare, K-12 at home, PBS videos, storytimes, Ancestry, and The Great Courses. April 4 - Creativebug, cards for Mather Hospital, Unemployment Insurance & Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Suffolk Business Recovery Unit, parenting help, defensive driving online courses, storytimes, The Gateway, osprey cams. April 11 - Resume assistance, Sunshine Letter for kids, donating to LI Community Hospital, assistance from Island Harvest and United Way, health insurance, mental health, parenting help, support for veterans, audiobook storytimes, K-12 marine life education from Cornell, virtual Easter egg hunt. April 18 - Seed library, Relax & Connect, SMART recovery, rumor-control, job & career counseling, assistance for immigrants & refugees, South Country oral histories, activities from Children's Dept. April 25 - 2019 numbers, crisis hotlines, Quarantunes, activities from Children's Dept. May 2 - Domestic violence, child care scholarship tuition for essential-worker parents, CNN/Sesame Street Coronavirus Town Hall, free audiobooks & graphic novels for teens, trails & parks update. |
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South Country Library 22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 |
Library Hours [closed until further notice] Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun (Sept-June): Noon - 4:00 pm |
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