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South Country Library Weekly Round-Up May 30, 2020 |
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WEAR MASKS & KEEP DISTANT
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 South Country Library around the Web |
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Library Building Reopening Plan |
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Our four-phased reopening plan (below) has been approved by the Library's Board of Trustees. As always with this pandemic, plans are subject to change, hence the reason there are no firm dates attached. We'll keep you updated each step of the way! |
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We can tell you that Phase 1 will begin on June 1, when our staff will gradually be returning to the building to learn new protocols and procedures, assess the layout of the building, and develop plans to operate with health and safety as a priority, as well as helping those who need it most. The building will not be open to patrons yet. When ready, we will move onto Phase 2 -- implementing our new curbside pickup service. Throughout this time we will continue to be available via phone, email, and live chat, so contact us if you have any questions. We are very excited to get back in the library and find new, creative, and safe ways to serve you all! |
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The School Budget Vote/Trustee Election and South Country Library Trustee Election is June 9, 2020. |
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All voting will be by Absentee Ballot only as per Executive Order 202.26. Ballots have been mailed to all registered voters of the South Country Central School District. Ballots may be returned by mail or deposited in a secure drop box in front of the District Office. |
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The mailing address and drop box location is the District office, at 189 N. Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, NY, The drop box is open on weekdays starting June 1, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Ballots must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9. Questions can be directed to the District Clerk by phone at 631-730-1542 or email to cflynn@southcountry.org. |
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Résumé Writing Workshop (on Zoom) Wednesday June 3, 5:30-6:30 PM Jumpstart your resume writing with the expert advice of Ron Reed, president of the Long Island company Reed Résumés. |
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Through Zoom, Ron will give a presentation explaining best practices in resume formatting and offer insight from his professional experience as a recruiter as to what employers look for or see as red flags when reading a resume. The workshop will then move into an open discussion so you have time to ask specific questions. 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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Savvy Sightseer's Virtual Vacation Back by popular demand -- four more 30-minute virtual vacations! Here's tour #3... London! |
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London is a compact, vibrant city where modern and ancient sights coexist in an odd kind of synergy. Where else could you find a Gherkin and the Eye sharing a skyline with the venerable Westminster Abbey and Big Ben? We’ll also explore “hidden” spots including the newly opened Galleries of Westminster, and the secret bunker of Winston Churchill! Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org by Friday, June 5 with the subject “London” to receive the video link available for you to view at your convenience. |
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Take 2: Austria: Salzburg & Vienna There was a typo in last week’s blurb, so if you used the email link provided and had it bounce, please accept Jen’s apology. You may still email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Austria” to receive that video link. |
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Upcoming Virtual Book Discussions |
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The Runaways: Volume 1 Tuesday June 2, 5:00 PM Join us for a joint Adult/Young Adult Book Discussion. We will be reading Hoopla’s Graphic Novel Book Club spotlight title, The Runaways by Brian Vaughan. You can download the e-book from Hoopla here or by searching The Runaways Vol 1 in the Hoopla app. |
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Autopsy of a Boring Wife
Saturday June 13 10:00 AM Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Book Discussion” to register or with any questions should you need assistance. |
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Students entering grades 6, 7, 8, or 9 may participate. |
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Don't forget these goodies from your Children's Librarians! |
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 JOIN THE NYS CONTACT TRACING INITIATIVE |
BLOOD SHORTAGE IN NYS: DONATE BLOOD |
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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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HAVE YOU LOST A LOVED ONE TO COVID-19? |
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 Suffolk County has launched a Virtual Career & Talent Portal. This new virtual job board will serve as a one-stop-shop, providing Suffolk County residents with access to regional job opportunities and businesses with a pool of talented applicants searching for new employment opportunities. Job-seekers can research the local job market, view local opportunities, build resumes and cover letters, and analyze their skills. Employers can search for resumes, connect with local jobseekers, post specific targeted opportunities, and get an overview of the job market landscape. |
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Hand Sanitizer While supplies last, you can visit Assemblyman DeStefano's office in Medford if you or your establishment are in need of hand sanitizer as Long Island slowly begins the reopening process. |
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They are open Mon - Fri, 9 - 5. You must wear a face mask when visiting the office. Contact their office to confirm supply and ask any questions. Call 631-207-0073. The office is at 1735 North Ocean Avenue, Suite A, Medford. |
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HELP SUFFOLK PD FIGHT SCAMMERS CALL 631-852-SCAM (7226) TO REPORT AN ATTEMPT |
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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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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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hosted by Middle Country Library 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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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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631-286-0444 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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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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This Week's Trivia: Netflix -- Part 2 Congratulations to Linda -- last week's triva winner! |
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From J.K. Rowling: The Ickabog |
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“The Ickabog will be published for free, in installments, over the next seven weeks, a chapter (or two, or three), at a time. It isn’t Harry Potter and it doesn’t include magic. This is an entirely different story." |
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Children can also enter an illustration contest for possible inclusion when the book is published! |
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Parents: Find a new favorite picture book in the Libby app or on Overdrive! Click here to open a new page of clickable titles that will bring you right to the Overdrive borrow-page (linked to your Libby account) |
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The NY Times has compiled a list of 57 of the latest thrillers, romance novels, cookbooks and more, guaranteed to keep you entertained this summer, whether you're on the beach or in your bedroom! (If the list's interactive features aren't working, just keep scrolling down) |
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Check out Libby or Hoopla for availability and always have your books with you wherever you go.
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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 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. 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 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 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. |
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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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