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South Country Library Weekly Round-Up May 16, 2020 |
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WEAR MASKS & KEEP DISTANT |
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* LIBRARY CARD EXPIRATIONS & ITEM DUE-DATES *
All library cards that were due to expire after January 1 2020 have been extended to August 1. All checked-out items have been renewed to June 30. Please don't try to return your items yet -- just hang on to them in a place you'll remember later. Thanks! |
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Did you miss our Mindful Eating program with Chef Dr. Robert Dell'Amore? No worries, you can still watch it at your convenience on YouTube here. |
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Savvy Sightseer's Virtual Vacation Back by popular demand, the next four weeks will have four more 30-minute virtual vacations! Here's the first... |
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Ireland: From Dublin to Bunratty, the Republic of Ireland’s sights are as varied as its many shades of green. We’ll visit an incredible sight that even frequent visitors to Ireland are not familiar with; then we’ll swing through Dublin before branching out for the midlands, and a stop off at my absolute favorite tiny town, before finishing with the amazing views along the Atlantic seaboard. Register by emailing jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Ireland” before Friday, May 22. You will receive a link within 24-hours to view this 30-minute travelogue at your convenience! |
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The Young Adult Department is offering another Escape the Library at home. Click here to sign up. Links will be emailed starting Monday, May 18, to all who have signed up. |
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Afternoon Art Hour
Friday May 22, 1:00 PM Have you been working on an arts & crafts project that you’d like to share? Are you looking to gain ideas and inspiration for something new to try? |
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We all benefit from a little creative collaboration to help spark ideas and increase focus and motivation. So, gather your art supplies, your works-in-progress, your show-and-tell pieces, your latest ideas and join us for this Zoom meeting as we share in the joy of creative collaboration. Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Art” to register. |
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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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and don't forget these goodies from your Children's Librarians! |
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HELP THE NYS CONTACT TRACING INITIATIVE NYS is looking for people to call people diagnosed with COVID-19, establish all contacts, and maintain ongoing communication with every contact. Teams will support the quarantine of individuals in cooperation with the local health departments, which includes virtual needs checks and referral to community resources. |
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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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The Citizen Preparedness Corps Training gives an overview on how to prepare for natural & man-made disasters, and how to respond to and recover from them. The Pillowcase Project (for children in grades 3 through 5) teaches safety and emotional coping skills, as well as the importance of personal preparedness. |
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Touro Law School is offering a free helpline to assist with a wide range of legal issues arising from the COVID-19 epidemic. Go to their website to fill out the intake form. A volunteer attorney and/or law student will be in touch with you during their hours: Monday-Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. |
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Touro will provide community members with assistance or referrals on issues including landlord-tenant, civil liberties, bankruptcy, employee rights, unemployment, stimulus payment, insurance, and more. |
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Scam-Reporting Hotline The Suffolk County Police Department has established a new hotline aimed at investigating and tracking scams, including emerging COVID-19 schemes. Suffolk County residents can call 631-852-SCAM (7226) to report any scam attempts. |
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Information provided will be vetted by a police officer and transferred to the Criminal Intelligence Unit to track trends. Depending on the information reported, a victim may be contacted by precinct detectives or Financial Crimes Unit detectives to conduct a follow-up investigation. If you experience any scams, be sure to report them! |
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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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You visit their resources page to find a list of food organizations, pantries and groups doing food delivery on Long Island. They also maintain a list of many useful resources for New Yorkers and Long Islanders for assistance with unemployment, mental health services, business and financial support and more.
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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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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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Lights, Camera...Trivia! OK all you cinephiles and movie buffs, this week's trivia is all about the movies! We've put the game back on the Kahoot platform, so click here and enter the Game PIN: 09425804. As usual, you have until Tuesday at 9:00 PM to enter. |
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Graphic Novels for Kids Click the image to the right to view a larger image of some great new graphic novels for kids! If any of them catch your interest, they're all available on Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby for free with your library card. |
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The Post-Morrow Foundation, the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society and the Village of Bellport have joined forces to develop a cell phone tour of the Bellport-Brookhaven Hamlet area. |
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Now Showing on Kanopy! New films are added to Kanopy on a regular basis! Recent additions include... AUTONOMY, the Malcolm Gladwell documentary about self-driving vehicles. BODIED, the rap-battle film directed by world-renowned music video director Joseph Khan. TRANSIT, a Berlin International Film Festival official selection. |
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Watch these titles and more by visiting the Kanopy website or getting the app for your mobile device (Apple / GooglePlay), and sign in with your library card. |
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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. Town of Brookhaven beaches, 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. 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. |
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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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