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South Country Library Weekly Update August 24, 2020 |
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 Download the South Country LibraryApp for your Phone or Tablet! |
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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE LIBRARY PHONE & WEB-CHAT
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WEAR MASKS & KEEP DISTANT
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Available for those who prefer not to come in. |
Available for those who prefer not to come in. (SCTY patrons only) |
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 South Country Library around the Web |
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Virtual Family Trivia Night!
Wednesday, August 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Register your family as a team (one registration per team) and join us via Zoom to play four rounds of family-fun trivia! Be sure to have a dry-erase board or full size paper pad and marker to hold up your answers to each question. |
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Weekly Trivia: Name That Tune The winner of last week's Kings & Queens Trivia was Jay! This week, turn up the volume (seriously, audio is required) for Name That Tune! Each question will feature 30 seconds of a mystery song -- pick the right one before time runs out! Click here & enter game pin 03809653. Game closes at 9:00 PM, Tuesday. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS |
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Thank you to all who participated in this year’s YA Summer Reading Club, Imagine Your Story. All of the raffle winners have been drawn. Congratulations to the winners: Oliver, Colin, Sophia, Ryan, Jillian, and Troy, and our Grand Prize Winner, Toni! Heads-up to all of you Crafters! We want to make sure you know about a new craft that will be available for teens in early-September -- Paint Chip Calendars! Check back on the YA Programs page or call the library next week to learn more. Plus, look forward to another craft in the second-half of the month! And now, back to your regularly-scheduled activities... |
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This Week's Craft Kit Friendship Bracelet available starting Wednesday Make a friendship bracelet to share with your friends or keep for yourself. All materials including instructions needed to make this craft are included in the kit. |
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This Week's Game Drawize Challenge Thursday, August 27 3:00 - 4:00 PM Join Ms. Kathleen in playing Drawize, an online Pictionary-like drawing game. |
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Netflix Watch Party Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Friday, August 28, 6:30 PM Join Ms. Kathleen in a Netflix Watch Party! |
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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 who register -- register here! |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS |
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Beginner Guitar with Chris Fury Lesson #3 Thursday, August 27, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Chris follows up on foundations taught in Lessons 1 and 2. This is an interactive class with time for questions and answers throughout. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the lesson online. For any questions, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Qigong Friday, August 28, 10:00 - 11:00 AM This ancient, evidence-based Chinese healing art consists of gentle, low impact exercises which provide many benefits including lowered blood pressure, increased bone density, balance and coordination. Instructor Tom Linden is certified by the Center for Taiji Studies. Click here to register. |
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Virtual “Books and Bagels” Discussion
Saturday, August 29, 10 AM via Zoom The Revisioners
Margaret Wilkerson Sexton |
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Let’s enjoy some time together while staying home (bring your own coffee and pastry). This book is sure to generate some great discussion and we hope you can join us. To register or for assistance, please email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Books and bagels”. Coming up in September... |
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Start Climbing Your Family Tree: An Introduction To Genealogy
Thursday, September 3, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Instructor Sarah Gutmann shares tips and tricks on how to get started building your family tree. Click here to register. You will receive a confirmation email with info about joining the meeting. If you were already registered before the date was changed, you do not need to register again. Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with any questions. |
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Introduction to Microsoft ExcelThursday, September 10, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Learn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including editing and formatting worksheets, working with formulas, and more. Click here to register.Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Thursday, September 17, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Includes functions, ranges, macros, charting, and more. |
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Walk-in or call us at 631-286-0818 -- we’ll take your name & library card number, discuss what seeds you’d prefer, & arrange a time for pick-up. Limit 2 packs per visit. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
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NOTICE: On Tuesday, September 8, we will be reopening the Children's Dept. for browsing. All of our current guidelines will still apply (time limits, no seating, limited computer use, etc). Toys and other shared items will remain in storage. |
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It's the last week to enter the Children's Book Cover Contest! Families, can you recreate the cover of a favorite children's book, and take a picture? If so, you can enter this contest! Email the picture(s) to childrens@sctylib.org by this Friday, August 28, with the name of the book, and you'll be entered to win a fun family prize! |
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Contest for SC Library cardholders only. Winner chosen by the Children’s Librarians. |
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Here’s what’s coming up at the turn of the month! |
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"Me By Mail" Craft Kit available starting Monday, August 31 Send a mini version of yourself to a friend or loved one with a "Me By Mail" craft. Stop by the Children's Desk to get a kit or call 631-286-0818 x2 to arrange curbside pick-up. |
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Letter of the Week Kit Wednesdays starting September 2 Each week will feature a different letter. Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. Stop by the Children's Desk to get a kit or call 631-286-0818 x2 to arrange curbside pick-up. Recommended for age 5 & younger. |
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"Pick Books for My Kid" A children's librarian can pick out books for your child. 631-286-0818 x2.
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Take-Home Craft Kits Wednesday, August 26 9:45 AM - 8:30 PM Saturdays 9:45 AM - 4:30 PM No registration needed. Kits will be outside the front door of the library.
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Would your child enjoy receiving a surprise in the mail? One of our Children's Librarians can send them a letter! Or let us know a week before their birthday, and we'll send a happy birthday message! |
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We're Hiring! We are currently looking for a part-time Library Clerk for our Patron Services Department. You must be a resident of the South Country School District and have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you are interested, please submit a letter requesting an interview to Kathleen Galasso and Carrie Lyon by August 26. Email to patronservices@sctylib.org or drop off in person. |
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are concerned about voting that day in regards to COVID-19, work schedule, or other issues, there are two other ways to cast your vote. |
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Voting via Absentee Ballot
Governor Cuomo signed legislation broadening the meaning of “Temporary illness” on Absentee Ballots to include risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 (you do not have to have COVID-19, but only be concerned for your risk of catching it). You can request an Absentee Ballot by submitting an Absentee Ballot Application, which you can get at the library Reference Desk or download here: English/español. On the application, check “Temporary Illness or Physical Disability” as the reason in box 1. For more information on absentee voting, click here. |
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Saturday, August 29, 11 AM - 1 PM Robert Rowley Park, Bellport Rain date: Sunday, August 30 Free school supplies & food will be distributed via drive-thru while supplies last. Masks & social distancing required.
Registration is required.
Email BackToSchoolSD3@gmail.com or call 631-360-3356. |
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If you buy groceries with SNAP and lost food due to power outages from Tropical Storm Isaias, you can apply for replacement SNAP dollars (added to your EBT card). The deadline to apply is Friday, September 4 Click below to learn more: Download the application: |
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Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, Sept. 16 - Oct. 28 Free. Online via Zoom. Registration now open! Participants will learn to confideantly present their best self to potential employers. All will be offered the opportunity to receive career clothing for their interview and new job! |
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For more Dress for Success-affiliated online programs, click here. |
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Here are 7 great tips on
how to help your child adapt to wearing a mask. |
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Interested in Homeschooling? |
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NYS Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 |
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EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH |
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Thursdays 10 AM Supportive weekly virtual (Zoom) conversation led by Veronica, social worker at Middle Country Library. |
Wednesdays 7 PM Our SMART group meets virtually (Zoom). Join us if you or someone you know is recovering from addiction and looking for support. |
Feeling lonely or isolated? Weekly companionship is available through your phone. To connect, call 631-346-6052, Mon-Fri 9-5. |
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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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SUPPORT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS & ESSENTIAL WORKERS Family Service League offers free 24/7 mental health resources to help first responders & essential workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis. CALL 631-952-3333 |
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FREE ONLINE PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN |
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Tuesday August 25 7:00 - 9:30 PM |
Wednesday August 26 10:00 - 10:30 AM |
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AUGUST VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS |
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Register by calling (800) 272-3900 (registration links in the document do not function) Schedule through August 28 To receive their weekly schedule, call (516) 586-1507 or email |
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RESPONSIBILITIES & SMART CHOICES If you're a new voter, or if you've changed addresses since the last time you voted, you'll want to pick up a voter registration form, available at the Reference Desk. |
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GET HELP SIGNING UP FROM THE HEALTH & WELFARE COUNCIL OF LI: 516-505-4426 |
WEAR A MASKWHEN IN PUBLIC & WHEN YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. |
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FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH |
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Free breakfast or lunch on summer weekdays, for kids & teens (18 & under) |
for families of students on reduced/free school meals |
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FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR ADULTS |
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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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SUPPORT FOR YOU, SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS |
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Tuesdays from 2-4 PM. 631-533-2238 |
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JOB & CAREER, FINANCE & BUSINESS
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FROM SUFFOLK COUNTY FORWARD |
FROM SOUTH COUNTRY LIBRARY |
FROM PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY |
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PAST WEBINARS FROM THE LIBRARY: |
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ONLINE RESOURCES & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS from the South Country Library Website |
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PARKS, BEACHES, MUSEUMS, & TRAILS Remember to practice social distancing! |
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Parks, beaches, and marinas Parks, beaches (Smith Pt & Cupsogue), marinas, camping, and golf |
Free admission by reservation for card-carrying patrons & their families
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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 |
FUN, EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON MANY TOPICS, FOR GRADES K-12 |
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VIDEOS, GAMES, & CRAFTS FOCUSED ON LI MARINE LIFE, FOR 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 open with restrictions 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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Archives of past Weekly Emails. Formatted by date, followed by highlights, and then links in English and Spanish. August 17 - Remembrance of Dolly Ring, Children's books on Latinx kids, Dress for Success virtual seminar, James & The Giant Peach as read by Taika Waititi & friends, PBS Read-Alongs. August 10 - Homeschooling Resources, Children's books on Asian-American children, free admission to the Heckscher Museum of Art. August 1 - Free/low-cost virtual legal assistance, more cellphone walking tours of Bellport-Brookhaven hamlets, book personality quiz, Children's books on Middle Eastern children, games & puzzles from Highlights for Children. July 25 - Reopening policy & map for collection layout, Drawbot drawing/coloring activities, Children's books on Native Americans. July 18 - Restricted opening, online job workshops for youth, Know-Your-Rights Immigration hotline, beach scavenger hunt, Children's Department books on mental health and kids with disabilities. July 11 - Children's Department survey, take-home crafts for Children & Teens, public health & support for elders/caregivers, magic scavenger hunt. July 4 - "We Wear Masks", tracking your child's milestones, Narcan training, Beach Reads for Summer 2020, Guinness World Records at Home. June 27 - Summer Reading, free food for seniors in need, phone connections for seniors feeling isolated, PBS: Using children's books to talk about race & racism, continued credit-free viewing on Kanopy. June 20 - Curbside printing, Bright by Text (text support for parents), NY Times Hub on Personal Finance during Coronavirus, books on learning to be anti-racist, Summer 2020 on LI affordable virtual activities & take-home kits, Ancestry access extention. June 13 - Curbside pick-up, Alzheimer's/dementia support, hurricane preparedness, Katz coffee hour videos, children's books on African-Americans' fight for equality, and LGBTQ literature and programs. 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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