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South Country Library Weekly Round-Up May 23, 2020 |
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WEAR MASKS & KEEP DISTANT
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 South Country Library around the Web |
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Savvy Sightseer's Virtual Vacation Back by popular demand -- four more 30-minute virtual vacations! Here's tour #2! |
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Austria: Salzburg & Vienna
For many Americans, the Sound of Music was our first introduction to Austria and especially the starring city of Salzburg. There is so much more to this country than its association with a Hollywood production. It was Marie Antoinette’s childhood playground and home base for the rulers of most of central Europe, the Hapsburgs and the Holy Roman Empire. Seventeenth century carillon chimes, trick fountains, imperial jewels and Roman ruins –- so much packed into one country! Email jsalvatore@stylib.org with the subject “Austria” to receive the video link available for you to view at your convenience. |
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Thursday May 28, 5:30-6:30 PM Join Ms. Kathleen in the Young Adult Department on Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 pm in playing Drawize, a Pictionary-like game. Register here to receive the Zoom link and information on how to join the game. |
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Edward Hopper Lighthouse Drawing Relax into a little summer imagery as you follow Doris Benter’s instruction in this 42-minute guided drawing of an Edward Hopper painting using color pencils. |
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Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Lighthouse” to receive the link to this pre-recorded program, available for you to view at your own convenience. Pause and rewatch as needed to learn at your own pace. |
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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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HELP THE NYS CONTACT TRACING INITIATIVE |
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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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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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For questions, please contact Deborah Hempe, Coordinator for Outreach Services at Middle Country Public Library. 631-585-9393 ext. 223 |
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Saturday May 30, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the South Country School District Central Office Parking Lot (189 Dunton Ave) We encourage anyone who is able to please donate at this drive-thru food drive supporting local pantries. There is still a major need for these food services in our community. For acceptable donations (both non-perishable & fresh) and other info, please click the flyer to the right.
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Due to Coronavirus, there is a blood shortage. New York State is working with blood banks to ensure safe social distancing protocols are being followed. |
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Despite the circumstances, Dress for Success Brookhaven is continuing their mission to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. |
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They are offering mock interviews over the phone, providing virtual programs to empower women, and providing useful resources via Facebook and their website that aid women in gaining confidence and control of their lives. |
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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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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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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: American History Congratulations to Bobbie -- last week's triva winner! |
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Do you have a Roald Dahl fan at home? Taika Waititi and his celebrity friends are reading James and The Giant Peach on YouTube. Check it out here! |
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How about any Harry Potter fans? You can hear celebrities like Daniel Radcliffe read aloud from the first Harry Potter book! There are also Chapter Challenges and other fun activities to explore. Check it out here! |
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...or how about a live cello concert from Yo-Yo Ma? |
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Don't forget that your library card number gets you free access to Brainfuse! |
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Brainfuse provides live tutors from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM for Kindergarten through College students on subjects such as math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more. They also have online flashcards, study plans and other self-study materials. |
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BEACHES, MARINAS, TRAILS, AND PARKS OPEN MARINAS IN BROOKHAVEN TOWN:Corey North and South in Blue Point, Forge River in Mastic, Mount Sinai at Cedar Beach, Port Jefferson Harbor, & Sandspit in Patchogue. 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. |
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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. |
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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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