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South Country Library Weekly Round-Up June 20, 2020 |
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Hello South Country Community, First thing's first... Congratulations to the graduating seniors of Bellport High School, and all Class of 2020 graduates everywhere! |
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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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 South Country Library around the Web |
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To request books and reserve a pick-up slot, call us at 631-286-0818. |
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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Go to our Curbside Printing page and fill out the form with your name, contact info, and library card number. Then attach your file or provide us a link, and we'll print the item. |
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After we have printed your item, we will contact you to arrange for a curbside pickup. Our standard printing fees may apply if prints exceed 10 pages, but these fees will not be due at pickup. They will be added onto your library card for you to pay whenever you are able. We know many are disappointed to not have access to our computers and printers, so we hope this helps a little! |
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SEED LIBRARY UPDATE! Now that we've begun Curbside Pick-Up, that's also how to acquire our seeds. 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. There is a limit of 2 per visit and we ask that you understand that you may not get the seeds you requested as quantities are limited. |
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Mon. Jun 22, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Join Kristen Orsini for a rejuvenating hour of chair yoga with breath work for mind/body tension and stress release. |
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Register in advance by clicking here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with any questions. Psst...did you miss Jim Cumming’s Tai Chi? |
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Thurs. June 25, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Having a LinkedIn presence can boost your 2020 job search. |
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Establish or enhance your LinkedIn profile with the expert advice of Ron Reed, president of Reed Résumés. This presentation will prepare you to strategically construct your LinkedIn profile, helping you to connect with the right opportunities. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with any questions. |
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UPCOMING YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS |
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Another YA Escape the Library @ Home is coming your way! Get in the graduation spirit with Endure the Pomp and Circumstance. Click here to register. An email will be sent on June 22 to everyone who registered. |
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A link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed the day before the discussion. |
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 ATTENTION STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6, 7, 8, or 9... |
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There's still time to sign up for the |
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Weekly practices begin Tuesday June 30 at 4:30 PM. The competition will be on Saturday August 8th. |
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Don't forget these goodies from your Children's Librarians! |
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STAY UPDATED! Text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 |
NYS Coronavirus Hotline1-888-364-3065 |
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HAVE YOU LOST A LOVED ONE TO COVID-19? |
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Decrease your chance of having a stroke or heart attack: Get a free Cardiovascular Screening provided by Suffolk County Wednesday, June 24th Boys & Girls Club of Bellport 471 Atlantic Avenue COVID-19 antibody testing also available Call 516-633-8013 to schedule an appointment |
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Bright by Text Because we are a FamilyPlace library, we can offer this free text service to all of you! Parents and caregivers can receive text messages tailored to their child's age with helpful developmental tips. Text FAMILYPLACE to 274448 then follow the prompts. También disponible en español. |
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Provided by the LI Regional Partnership Center and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center. |
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Upcoming Programs from the Katz Institute for Women's Health |
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A special live-stream presentation that will provide cogent guidance about the nuts and bolts of returning to in-person medical appointments safely as well as information about virtual visits via telehealth. |
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Join Maria Carney, MD and Nina Vincoff, MD for a discussion on why keeping those appointments is so vital. Click here to register. ~~~ Wednesday, Jun 24, 10:00 – 10:30 AM Sleep complaints are among the most common problems faced by adults and can often be traced to poor sleep habits. This presentation looks at why quality sleep is so important and offers a number of practical tips for addressing issues with sleep. Speaker: Penny Stern, MD
Click here to join via Zoom.
Password: kiwh2020 |
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Upcoming Programs from our neighbors at Patchogue-Medford Library |
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Thursdays, July 2 – August 6 7:00 - 8:30 PM Learn and practice the civics questions, reading, writing, and interview segment to pass the exam to become a US Citizen.
Click here to register. |
Alfabetización para Adultos en Línea
Saturdays 10 AM - 12 PM |
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For questions, please contact Jean Kaleda at Patchogue-Medford Library: JKaleda@PMLib.org |
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HELP SUFFOLK PD FIGHT SCAMMERS CALL 631-852-SCAM (7226) TO REPORT AN ATTEMPT |
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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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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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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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Food pantries & delivery, plus other 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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631-286-0444 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM EVERY DAY In-store & curbside pickup. Local delivery available with 2-hour notice. |
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 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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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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Yesterday was Juneteenth, which celebrates the ending of slavery in the US. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed 2 and a half years prior, it had little impact on Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the Executive Order. On June 19th 1865, slaves were officially declared free in Texas once forces were strong enough to overcome the resistance. |
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While this was certainly a monumental moment in our history, there is still more to do to achieve true equality. The first step towards change is educating yourself, particularly on the experiences of others. We've compiled a list of anti-racism books which are available in the library for curbside pickup now. Click on a book cover to find it and request it through the library catalog. If you're struggling to understand what is happening in the world right now when it comes to race, these books are a good starting point. |
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Virtual Summer Solstice Nature Festival HAPPENING TODAY! from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Meet & greets, nature tours, LIVE animals and virtual performances via Zoom. Celebrate the arrival of summer with an afternoon of fun, entertaining and educational programming. |
 organized by our neighbors at CEED |
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Now, we've got some Trivia winners to catch up on. Two weeks ago, the winner of the historical figures "Guess Who?" trivia was...Bobbie! And the winner of last week's Geography challenge was...JB! |
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Lastly, a reminder that Ancestry.com is providing our library patrons access to their service from their home computers. This remote access will last through at least the end of July, and they will re-evaluate from there. |
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BEACHES, MARINAS, TRAILS, AND PARKS |
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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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Round-Up Archives. Formatted by date, followed by highlights, and then links in English and Spanish. 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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