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South Country Library Weekly Round-Up June 13, 2020 |
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WEAR MASKS & KEEP DISTANT
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 South Country Library around the Web |
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 Phase 2 of our library reopening begins on Monday June 15! What does this mean? While you still cannot enter the building, our bookdrop will be open to accept returns and we will begin providing contactless curbside service. |
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You may call the library at 631-286-0818 to request books, and we will reserve a curbside pickup date/time for you. When you arrive, please park in the Curbside Pickup parking spot and call the library. Library staff will be wearing face masks when delivering items to your vehicle and we kindly request that you wear a mask as well at that time. |
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 In case you missed it...the library has a mobile app! |
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Download the app for quick & easy access to library info & services. You can view our program calendar and search the library catalog, and enter your library account info to place holds, see your reading history, and more! |
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Search for "South Country Library" in your app store or use these links: |
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Jim Cummings teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Learn the fundamental movements and theory; improve balance, stability, and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. |
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Register in advance by clicking here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with any questions. |
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Thurs. June 25, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Having a LinkedIn presence can boost your 2020 job search. |
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Establish or enhance your LinkedIn profile with the expert advice of Ron Reed, president of Reed Résumés. This presentation will prepare you to strategically construct your LinkedIn profile, helping you to connect with the right opportunities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with any questions. |
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Upcoming Young Adult Programs |
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YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT Drawize Challenge! Thursday June 18, 5:30 PM Join Ms. Kathleen to play Drawize, a Pictionary-like game. Register here to receive the Zoom link and information on how to join the game. |
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All you need to join in the fun is Google Chrome, a Netflix account, and the Netflix party extension. The link to join the chat will be sent to all that register. Register here! |
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A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed the day before the discussion. |
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ATTENTION STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6, 7, 8, or 9... |
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There's still time to sign up for the |
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Weekly practices begin Tuesday June 30 at 4:30 PM. The competition will be on Saturday August 8th. |
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Don't forget these goodies from your Children's Librarians! |
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STAY UPDATED! Text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 |
NYS Coronavirus Hotline1-888-364-3065 |
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HAVE YOU LOST A LOVED ONE TO COVID-19? |
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month If you are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, or caring for someone living with dementia, the Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter is providing free programs to help people understand and cope with their situation, including early-stage and early-onset Alzheimer's. Registration instructions are at the top of each page. Be sure to scroll to the third page to view info on Care Consultations & Support Groups. |
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The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter has a virtual dementia conference coming up. Join them online this Monday June 15th - Thursday the 18th, for free presentations about understanding dementia, paying for long-term care, making connections through end-of-life, defining and making difficult choices, and dealing with ambiguous grief. |
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...and just as every other week, Parker Jewish Institute continues to provide free support groups and programs that include gentle exercise, webinars for caregivers, and even a trivia activity for both caregivers and their loved ones! |
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Call 311 if you are in need of food and do not have ANY access to transportation. Call Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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For those in need of hand sanitizer, you may contact the office of Senator Monica R. Martinez at 631-360-3356 ext. 4, Mon-Fri 9-5. They also have ‘Get to Know New York’ activity and coloring book for kids, while supplies last.
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Monthly food packages eligible for seniors age 60+ (US & non-US citizens eligible), with income verification. To see if you qualify, call 631-873-4775 or email Marilyn@IslandHarvest.org |
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HELP SUFFOLK PD FIGHT SCAMMERS CALL 631-852-SCAM (7226) TO REPORT AN ATTEMPT |
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Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Our weekly SMART recovery group is still meeting virtually via Zoom. If you or someone you know is recovering from addiction and looking for support, feel free to join. |
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Thursdays at 10:00 AM All are welcome to this weekly group conversation led by Veronica, social worker at Middle Country Library. |
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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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Cooperation Long Island has lists of food pantries and groups doing food delivery on Long Island. They also maintain lists for assistance with unemployment, mental health services, business and financial support, and more. |
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LOCAL RESTAURANTS & MARKETS |
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631-286-0444 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM EVERY DAY In-store & curbside pickup. Local delivery available with 2-hour notice. |
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 FIRST RESPONDERS & ESSENTIAL WORKERS 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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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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a collection of children's books available at the library Click here, then click on the book covers to open their online-catalog page. If you're logged in, you can request the book from the library. Or you may call us at 631-286-0818 to request them through Curbside Pickup. |
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June is Pride Month Recent events have highlighted how important equality is and how deeply prejudice can effect those of a different race, sex or orientation. We are proud to be a safe space for everyone, where you can find materials on all subjects for all people, where you can ask questions and be treated with respect no matter what, and where you can find refuge from a world that can often be cruel. |
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Events from our Neighbors at CEED |
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Get outside and get moving for a good cause with CEED's Walk/Run on the Wild Side Virtual 5K! |
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Sign up here, then run or walk whenever & wherever you'd like. After you finish, you can go to elitefeats.com/Results, click on this event, and search for your name to enter your time and upload photos!
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Virtual Summer Solstice Nature Festival Saturday June 20, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Meet & greets, nature tours, LIVE animals and virtual performances via Zoom. Celebrate the arrival of summer with an afternoon of fun, entertaining and educational programming. |
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BEACHES, MARINAS, TRAILS, AND PARKS |
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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 K-12 & ADULT LEARNERS VIDEOS, GAMES, & CRAFTS FOCUSED ON LI MARINE LIFE, FOR K-12 |
FUN, EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON MANY TOPICS, FOR GRADES K-12 EDUCATIONAL & FUN APP FOR MOBILE DEVICES, FOR AGES 2-7 |
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SO MANY BOOKS, SO MANY STORY TIMES!
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South Country Library 22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 |
Library Hours for phone calls Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed by-appointment curbside Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed |
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Round-Up Archives. Formatted by date, followed by highlights, and then links in English and Spanish. June 6 - Library mobile app, Island Harvest food distribution for seniors, Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism from CNN & Sesame Street. May 30 - Library Building Reopening Plan, Suffolk County NY Forward (job board), JK Rowling's The Ickabog, book list from the NY Times. May 23 - Weekly Social Hour with Veronica, blood donations needed, Dress for Success Brookhaven, celebrity readings of James & The Giant Peach and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. May 16 - Library card & item expiration-dates extended, nutrition & emergency-preparedness classes, legal assistance & scam hotline, binocular craft, graphic novels for kids, local walking tour. May 9 - NYS contact tracing, FSL support for first responders & essential workers, Red Cross support for families of those who have died from COVID-19, kids scavenger hunt, science experiment, marinas opening. 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. April 25 - 2019 numbers, crisis hotlines, Quarantunes, activities from Children's Dept. 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 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 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. March 28 - Spring reading challenge, Census, ongoing food assistance, scam info, daycare, K-12 at home, PBS videos, storytimes, Ancestry, and The Great Courses. March 21 - Utilities, daycare, our Facebook book club, library Concerts, storytimes, and many of our online apps & services. |
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