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Library News from South Country Library September 22, 2020 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Fall Food Drive We are taking donations of non-perishable, non-expired food. Our donation bin is in the front lobby -- donations can be dropped off at any time we are open. If you have the means, we hope you'll join us in clearing out the cupboard and helping our neighbors in need! |
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The Great Give Back Cell Phones for Soldiers Beginning October 1, please donate your gently-used cell phones (including batteries) to the box across from the Patron Services desk. Please factory reset your phones and remove SIM cards before donating. |
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Family Pumpkin Painting Party Saturday, October 24 starting at 12:00 PM, in the Library parking lot Enjoy some music to get you in the fall spirit while you paint pumpkins at socially-distanced tables (supplies provided). Then don your masks and come inside to collect treats from each of our service desks! Registration is required -- tables are limited. Registration begins October 1. Call us at 631-286-0818 or come to the Reference Desk. |
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Costumes are encouraged but not required. Masks are required when inside the building and when social distance cannot be maintained. In the event of rain or worsening of the pandemic, this event will be cancelled. |
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Sign up for the Village of Bellport Annual Scarecrow Contest! |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES The Children's Department is open for browsing. There are no toys or games. Two internet/typing computers are available for kids to use. |
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Squirrel Craft & Storytime on Zoom Wednesday, September 30, 4:00 PM Join Miss Carrie for an interactive storytime starring squirrels! Email childrens@sctylib.org to sign up for this craft & storytime combination. |
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Come to the library starting Monday, September 28 to pick up a squirrel craft kit (while supplies last). We'll email you a Zoom link so you can join Miss Carrie for storytime on September 30 at 4:00 PM. |
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Fridays at 10:30 AM Join Jen for some songs & fingerplays! You can view past Singalongs on YouTube. |
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Storytime! live via Zoom Mondays at 4:00 PM Email childrens@sctylib.org with the subject "Storytime" and we’ll email you the Zoom link to participate. You can view past Storytimes on YouTube. |
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Read With Me begins in October! Sign up your child for a one-on-one virtual session with a children's librarian. The librarian will read one book to your child, and your child can practice their reading skills and read a book to the librarian. Email childrens@sctylib.org to schedule a 15-minute session with us. |
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Letter of the Week Kit New letter every Wednesday Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. Recommended for age 5 & younger. |
Available until September 30 Send a mini version of yourself to a friend or loved one with this 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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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS All programs (except Qigong) are presented online through Zoom. |
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The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges Thursday, September 24, 7:00 PM Mathew Duman presents a virtual journey to 10 colleges and 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! Click here to register. |
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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. To register for the Zoom discussion and for any assistance, please email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestor
Thursday, October 1, 7:00 PM
Learn how to find and examine ship passenger lists, naturalization records, and other documents. This is a great program for people looking to find the town or city of origin of their immigrant ancestors.
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Deconstructing Fake News
Thursday, October 1, 7:00 PM How can we discern the truth of what we see and hear in print, on the radio and television, and through social media? What sources can we rely on for accurate information? The Long Island Media Task Force presents examples and exercises, and gives practical tips to guide you through the minefield of truths and falsehoods leading up to the next election. Click here to register. |
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Virtual Chair Yoga Monday, October 5, 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. Click here to register. Email any questions to jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Plant Yourself: Understanding Plant-Based Nutrition Thursday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
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Demystify whole-food, plant-based eating and make a positive impact on your health. You may think eating plants means subsisting on only leafy greens and raw vegetables -- not so! Sign up to learn about eating in a way that people have thrived on for thousands of years, and discover the tasty and satisfying foods used to make popular dishes like pizza, mashed potatoes, lasagna, and burritos. Presented by Lisa Zimmerman of Evolve Wellness Health Coaching. Click here to register. |
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Outdoor Qigong at the Post Morrow Foundation 16 Bay Road, Brookhaven Fridays, October 9 & 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
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Join us at Post Morrow for in-person Qigong! This ancient, evidence-based Chinese healing art consists of low-impact exercises which help to lower blood pressure, increase bone density, and improve balance. Instructor Tom Linden is certified by the Center for Taiji Studies. No class fee. A signed 2020 exercise waiver must be on file. To register for one or both sessions, visit the Reference Desk to sign a waiver or call to confirm we have yours (631-286-0818 ext. 1). |
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Please arrive wearing a mask and maintain social distance. No bathroom access -- plan accordingly. Rain will cancel; no rain-date. Email any questions to jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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For South Country Library cardholders only. Walk-in or call us at 631-286-0818. Limit 2 packs per visit. |
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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Kathy for Libraries and Denise for Old-School Video Games! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Open September 22 - 24 Name that Tune: '80s Music |
Open September 29 - October 1 Historic Arts & Culture The Renaissance |
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Games close at 9:00 PM on their last days. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS All programs (except Craft Kits) are conducted virtually through Zoom. Everyone who registers will be emailed a link to join the program. |
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3D Printing Wednesday, September 23, 4:30 PM Learn to design a 3D object using Tinkercad. All final projects will be printed on the Library's 3D printer for pickup at a later date. Register here. |
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Google Tips: Google Slides
Friday, October 2, 4:30 PM
Learn the ins & outs of Google Slides in this virtual tutorial. Register here. |
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Craft Kits Kits contain the materials and instructions needed to create the craft. All who register will be contacted to arrange pick-up. |
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Pour Paint Art
available starting Wednesday, September 30 Create a fantastic piece of artwork using the fluid painting technique. |
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Book Art: Pumpkins available starting Wednesday, October 7Transform an old book into an adorable pumpkin. Register here. |
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Movie Watch Party
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Friday, September 25, 6:30 - 8:30 PM A comedy-action epic of epic epicness. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart. To join the fun, all you need is Google Chrome, a Netflix account, and the Netflix party extension. The link to join the chat will be sent to all that register. |
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Book Discussions with the Teen Book Club |
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Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse Anderson
Join us for a book discussion on
Monday, September 28, 4:30 PM |
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In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund Join us for a book discussion on Monday, October 26, 4:30 PM A murderer could be around any corner in this teen thriller based on the game CLUE!
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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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from South 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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Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Anonymous Age 18+ |
Join our South Country group if you or someone you know is recovering from addiction & looking for support. |
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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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Library Hours Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed through 2020 Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed through 2020 |
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