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South Country Library Weekly Update July 11, 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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To request items (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, BluRay) and reserve a pick-up slot, call us at 631-286-0818. |
Click the link, fill out the form, and attach your file. We'll print the item and call you to schedule a pick-up. (SC Patrons only) |
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Download the Library App for your Phone or Tablet! Search for South Country Library in your app store or use these links: |
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 South Country Library around the Web |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
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 Families & Caregivers: Most have yes or no answers. Your input will help us with children's programming. Thank you! |
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Virtual Storytime Mondays at 4:00 PM |
Folktale Fridays Fridays at 4:00 PM |
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Take Home Craft Kits Wednesdays, 9:45 AM - 8:30 PM Saturdays, 9:45 AM - 4:30 PM Pick up a fun craft kit to do at home! No appointment necessary; kits will be near the library entrance. |
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Monday July 20, 6:30 PM  With nothing more than a trunk full of props, Jester Jim will have you cracking up in your seat! |
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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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UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS |
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Ticks on Parade
Wednesday July 15, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Learn about types of ticks on Long Island, how to protect yourself from ticks and tips for dealing with ticks in the landscape in this presentation by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. To register, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Ticks". You'll soon receive a reply confirming registration. A link to access the program via Zoom will be provided 24-hours before it begins. |
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Jim Cummings teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Learn the fundamental movements as well as theory; improve balance, stability and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Click here to register. |
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You will need to create an account with your library card or, if you already use Kanopy, log into your account. Finally, join us with your beverage of choice for a lively discussion on Friday, July 17 at 5:30. Questions? Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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If you haven't you're missing out on the chance to win our first week's prize -- a $30 Gift Certificate to The Cake Jar Shoppe here in Bellport! |
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You have until Sunday to log your books and submit your raffles for this prize, so head on over and get started! After this raffle, there will be five more weeks of prizes, but you've got to be in it to win it! |
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Call us at 631-286-0818 -- we’ll take your name and library card number, discuss what seeds you’d prefer, and arrange a time for you to pick them up. Limit 2 packs per visit. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR TEENS |
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Loki: Where Mischief Lies
Monday July 27, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Join us for a discussion of an epic tale across the realms — Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee. |
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Check out this week's YA programs, |
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Sign up for Craft Kits! Each kit will contain instructions and materials needed to create the craft. Due to the limited supply of kits, registration is required. |
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Click here to register or call 631-286-0818. Everyone who registers will be contacted to arrange pickup of the kit. |
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STAY UPDATED! Text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 |
NYS Coronavirus Hotline1-888-364-3065 |
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FREE TESTING FOR COVID-19 ANTI-BODIES New Bethel First Pentecostal Church 455 Station Road Bellport Monday July 13 through Friday July 17 10 AM - 6 PM every day Preregistration is required To make an appointment, call 833-4CARENY (833-422-7369) |
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Mobile Food Pantry at the Library Mon July 13, 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon LI Cares Mobile Food Pantry will be in our parking lot, distributing free groceries to anyone in need, while supplies last. |
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South Country Li will also be here distributing free face masks. Please be sure to share this valuable service with anyone who may be in need. |
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In this 3-part series through Zoom, participants will be able to discuss health and community resource-related questions with a group of healthcare professionals and interns from the Stony Brook Medicine Healthy Libraries Program (HeLP) team. Please note: The sessions are informal and not designed to provide a diagnosis or medical advice. Meeting Dates: Tuesdays July 14th, July 28th, & August 11th All meetings are from 7:00 to 8:00 PM |
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The open enrollment period for the NYS of Health Marketplace has been extended until July 15th. For free enrollment assistance, call the Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-656-9783 (select opt 2) or the Health & Welfare Council of LI at 516-505-4426. |
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Tuesday July 14, 11:30 AM Join experts from the Katz Institute for Women's Health as they explain what an active woman can do to prevent injuries. |
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Wednesday July 15, 10:00 AM Webinar ID: 968 9105 2166
Password: kiwh2020 |
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SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS OF ELDERS & THOSE WITH DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S |
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hosted by The Bristal Assisted Living Mondays at 7:00 PM -- July 13, 20, & 27 |
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Includes social and educational webinars covering early-to-late state Alzheimer's. Programs for the months of July and August. Register for all programs by calling (800) 272-3900 (the registration links in the document do not function) |
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Thursdays at 10:00 AM All are welcome to this weekly group conversation led by Veronica, social worker at Middle Country Library. |
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Our weekly SMART recovery group is still meeting virtually via Zoom. If you or someone you know is recovering from addiction and looking for support, feel free to join. |
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Are you feeling lonely or isolated? Weekly call-based companionship is available -- call 631-346-6052. Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM |
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HELP SUFFOLK PD FIGHT SCAMMERS CALL 631-852-SCAM (7226) TO REPORT AN ATTEMPT |
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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 AM - 3 PM DAILY In-store & curbside pickup. Local delivery available with 2-hour notice. |
631-286-2772
8 AM - 6 PM DAILY
Curbside pickup for senior citizens and people with disabilities or who are immunocompromised. |
and have made changes to their operations (as of May 30) |
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PERSONAL 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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RESPONSIBILITIES & SMART CHOICES |
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GET HEALTH INSURANCEOpen all year if you qualify for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan (low income) 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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SUPPORT FOR YOU, SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS |
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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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Virtual Music Events presented by Patchogue-Medford Library |
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Mon. July 13 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
Sat. July 18 1:00 - 2:15 PM |
Thurs. July 23 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
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Families - Here's a fun magic test/scavenger hunt for your kids. And don't forget to sign your kids up for the Summer Reading Club! |
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PARKS, BEACHES, MARINAS, & TRAILS Remember to practice social distancing! |
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Parks, beaches, and marinas Parks, beaches (Smith Pt & Cupsogue), marinas, camping, and golf |
Includes Post-Morrow and historic sites
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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 for phone calls 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. July 11 - "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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