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Library News from South Country Library September 8, 2020 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Notice: Sunday Hours The library will not be reopening on Sundays for the remainder of 2020, due to operations changes made in response to COVID-19. |
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Come to the Library to get your Flu Shot! Tuesday, September 15, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM We've partnered with CVS to hold a walk-up flu-shot clinic in our parking lot. Masks are required and social distance must be maintained. If able, please print and complete this form before coming to the clinic (copies will also be available on-site). For questions, please contact CVS Pharmacy at 631-654-0329. Clinic is available to those who have health insurance. If you do not have health insurance, we encourage you to visit your local CVS or other pharmacy to pay for a flu shot ($40-50 per regular dose / $70-80 per high dose for seniors). |
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Do you feel that hint of crispness in the air? That means we're getting close to the... Bellport Village Annual Scarecrow Contest!
Registration for families of all ages begins on Monday, September 14. To register, call Village Hall at 631-286-0327. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS |
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Google Tips: Google Docs
Thursday, September 10, 4:30 PM
Learn the ins & outs of Google Docs in this virtual tutorial. Click here to register. |
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Paint Chip Calendar KitAvailable starting Wednesday, September 16
Create a reusable calendar to help you keep track of all of your activities. Kit contains the materials and instructions needed to create the craft. Click here to register. |
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Teen Book Club
Monday, September 28, 4:30 PM Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
by Laurie Halse Anderson Register here to join us for a discussion of this new graphic novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. With new battles to be fought and new friends to be made, Wonder Woman must redefine what it means to belong, to be an Amazon, and to make a difference. |
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Psst...need homework help for the new school year? Brainfuse has extended live-tutoring hours from 10 AM - 11 PM every day. |
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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winner of the Name That Tune trivia -- Jkorn1! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Libraries! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by seeing how much trivia you know about libraries, including South Country Library!  Closes 9 PM, September 10 |
Old-School Video Games September 12 is National Video Game Day. Aim for the high score with this trivia about video games from the 80's and 90's. Closes 9 PM, September 17 |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS All programs are presented online through Zoom. |
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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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Financial Wellness Workshop: Debt and Budgeting Friday, September 11, 11 AM or 7 PM Diane Robinson hosts this interactive workshop with the goal of educating hard-working families on simple concepts that can improve their financial future. Enjoy the opportunity to have a complimentary, customized financial game plan (Financial Needs Analysis) created in the comfort of your home. |
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To register, please email jsalvatore@sctylib.org with the subject “Money” and note which time you wish to attend in order to receive a link to join the workshop. |
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Virtual Chair Yoga Monday, September 14, 10:00 AM Join Kristen Orsini for a rejuvenating hour of chair yoga with breath work for mind/body tension and stress release. Register here to receive the link to join the session. |
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The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges & Universities Thursday, September 24, 7:00 PM Mathew Duman presents a virtual journey to 10 universities around the country, through photos of unique grotesques and gargoyles roosting on academic buildings - a style of architecture known as Collegiate Gothic. Get a taste of the variety of ornament, history, and humor these campuses have to offer! Register here to receive the link to join the presentation. |
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Virtual Books & Bagels Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Copies are available to download through Live-brary’s Overdrive/Libby or you can borrow a copy in Print, Large Print, or Book on CD through interlibrary loan. |
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Walk-in or call us at 631-286-0818. Limit 2 packs per visit. For South Country Library cardholders only. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
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As of September 8, the Children's Department is fully open for browsing. There will be no toys or games. Three internet/typing computers will be available for kids to use. The Grab-and-Go model is still in effect. |
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Congratulations to Sophie and her family for winning of our Book Cover Contest! Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. |
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Storytime! live via Zoom Mondays at 4:00 PM, starting September 14 Email childrens@sctylib.org with the subject "Storytime" and we’ll email you the Zoom link to participate. |
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Letter of the Week Kit
New letter every Wednesday
Each week will feature a different letter. Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. Recommended for age 5 & younger. |
yourself to a friend or loved one with a "Me By Mail" craft. |
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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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Take-Home Craft Kits Saturdays 9:45 AM - 4:30 PM No registration or appointment needed. Kits will be outside the front door of the library. |
"Pick Books for My Kid" A children's librarian can pick out books for your child based on their age and interests. |
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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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Support Groups - Virtual Meetings on Zoom |
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Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Join our South Country group if you or someone you know is recovering from addiction & looking for support. |
Thursdays at 7:00 PM Supportive weekly conversation, led by Veronica, social worker at Middle Country Library. |
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Past Webinars from South Country Library |
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Make a Plan to Vote! Here are your options on how to vote in this year's election: |
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Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September issues? Click here for our storage page (en español). Note that this page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete. |
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South Country Library 22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet! |
Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed |
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