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South Country Library Weekly Update August 17, 2020 |
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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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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
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The last day of the Children's Summer Reading Club is today, Monday August 17. If you've recorded minutes online, on paper or over the phone, you can come and pick up a prize bag from the Children's Dept. (or call 631-286-0818 x2 to arrange curbside delivery) from now until September 4. One bag per registered child. |
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We're still accepting entries for 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 Augugst 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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Reflections of Us
Kids need to see themselves in books, and people different from them, too.
The Children's Department is showcasing these books in a collection-series titled Reflections of Us. Click the link below, and then on a book cover to find out more about that book. |
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These books are in English, but we have a section of children's books that are in Spanish or bilingual in Spanish/English. |
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Our live storytimes are ending, but you can watch many of the recorded videos on our YouTube playlists: |
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Would your child like to get a personalized letter or postcard from one of our children's librarians? Click here for details. |
 *Only available for kids living in the South Country School District |
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Do you need books picked out for your children? Call a Children's Librarian at 631-286-0818 x2,
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Take-Home Craft Kits Wed 9:45 AM - 8:30 PM Sat 9:45 AM - 4:30 PM No appointment necessary; kits will be near library entrance.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS |
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Great Grandma Barrett Was a Shining Woman Reflections on the Radium Girls & Industrial Disease Thursday, August 20, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Local historian Erin Becker presents this lecture about radium dial painting on Long Island and in NYC, industrial disease, and this story's connection to her own family history. Please register in advance here. You will receive a confirmation email with information to join the lecture online. |
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Weekly Trivia: Kings & Queens The winner of last week's Science Trivia was Fran! This week -- Your Majesty, Your Highness, Your...Whatever-You-Are. It's kings and queens of world history! Click here & enter game pin 02213070. Game closes at 9:00 PM, Tuesday. |
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and coming up next week... |
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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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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 lessons 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”. |
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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 TEENS
Reminder: The YA Summer Reading Club ends today, Monday, August 17. All books and missions must be logged and points redeemed for raffle tickets by midnight tonight. All raffle prizes will be randomly drawn and winners contacted on Tuesday, August 18. |
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This week's Craft Kit: Photo Transfer Coasters available starting Wednesday Create a set of 4 personalized coasters using a photo transfer technique! (very few craft kits left!) Everyone who registers will be contacted to arrange pickup. The materials including instructions needed to make this craft are included in the kit, except for the following: |
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You will need to supply your own scissors and pictures. The pictures must be printed on a laser printer. If you do not have access to a laser printer, you can email your photos along with your name to the library at Teen@sctylib.org with the subject Coasters. We will print them and contact you when they are ready to be picked up. |
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Virtual Uno! Thursday, August 20 3:00 - 4:00 PM Join Ms. Kathleen in playing a virtual game of Uno! Register to receive the Zoom link and info on how to join the game. We'll be using UnoFreak to play. |
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Teen Book Discussion Monday, August 24, 2:00 PM ARTEMIS FOWL by Eoin Colfer Join us for a discussion of a the adventures of criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl! |
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NYS Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 |
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Dress for Success of Brookhaven works to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive. They are now providing service virtually, including this upcoming free seminar: |
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Virtual Career EDGE Seminar for Women Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, Sept 16 - Oct 28 Online via Zoom. Registration now open! The seminar will help attendees to create a cutting-edge resume and cover letter, learn strategies to succeed in today’s job market, participate in mock interviews, work with a mentor and learn to polish interview skills. Participants will be prepared to confidently present their best self to potential employers. All participants will be offered the opportunity to receive career clothing for their interview and new job! For more Dress for Success-affiliated online programs |
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Interested in Homeschooling? |
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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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Wednesday August 19 10:00 - 10:30 AM |
Tuesday August 25 7:00 - 9:30 PM |
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AUGUST VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS |
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Updated for late-August Register by calling (800) 272-3900 (registration links in the doc do not function) Schedule through August 21 |
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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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read by Taika Waititi & Friends (be sure to start with Episode 1 at the bottom of the playlist!) |
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Over 30 read-alongs with celebrities like Christian Robinson, Michelle Obama, Kristen Bell, and Arthur author Marc Brown! |
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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 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 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 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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