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Library News from South Country Library October 6, 2020 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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(Las traducciones son de Google.) |
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Hello South Country Community, We've got plenty of programs and activities coming up for patrons of every age, so take your time as you scroll through. Families will especially want to check near the bottom, where we've listed the great Halloween goodies from the Children's Department! |
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In other news...we've been nominated as a best public library for the Best of Long Island 2021 contest! Want to help us win? Click here to vote!
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On the voting page, scroll down to Education, click on Public Library, find us fourth from the bottom, and click vote. By the way, you can vote every day from now through December 15. Every vote helps! As we patiently wait for the leaves to change, we hope you and your loved ones have been able to adapt to the changes in your lives. See you soon. ~ South Country Library |
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Now Available: Social Work Services Amy Baires is our new social work intern from Stony Brook University. She can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more. |
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Amy speaks English & habla español. You can speak with her in person, by phone, or by email. Walk-in or make an appointment by calling the Reference Desk at (631) 286-0818 ext. 1, or email abaires@sctylib.org. See schedule at right. |
Schedule Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM Saturdays 12:30 - 4:00 PM |
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 Virtual Family Trivia NightFriday, October 23, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Register your family as a team (one registration per team) and join us via Zoom to play 4 rounds of family-fun trivia! Click here to register. 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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South Country Library cardholders may win prizes. |
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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. To register, 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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Our Fall Food Drive Continues Please help our neighbors in need by donating non-perishable, non-expired food to the bin in the front lobby. Donations can be dropped off any time we are open. |
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The Great Give Back Cell Phones for Soldiers 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. Ends Oct. 31. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS These programs are intended for teens in grades 6 - 12 only, unless otherwise stated. |
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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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Pine Cone Bird Feeder Craft Kit Saturday, October 17, all day while supplies last |
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Pick up a kit to create a bird feeder for our feathered friends! No registration -- just stop by. Please note this kit contains peanut butter. |
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More 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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Book Art: Pumpkins available starting Wednesday, October 7Transform an old book into an adorable pumpkin. Register here. |
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Spider Luminary
available starting Wednesday, October 21 Make a creepy luminary for Halloween! |
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Game Night: Pictionary
Thursday, October 15, 5:30 pm
Join us in playing Drawize,
an online Pictionary-like drawing game. |
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Teen Book Club 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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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Arnie for '80s Music & Fran for The Renaissance! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Open October 6 - 8 Mystery Books It's National Mystery Series Week! Test your knowledge of these mystery books & authors. |
Open October 13 - 15 American Myths & Legends October 11 is Myths & Legends Day. Do you know your American & Long Island folklore? |
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Games are available to the first ten participants, and close at 9:00 PM on their last days. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS All programs (except Qigong) are presented online through Zoom. |
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Plant Yourself: Understanding Plant-Based Nutrition Thursday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
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Demystify plant-based eating and make a positive impact on your health. You may think eating plants means subsisting on only 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 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 Foundation16 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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What's New to Medicare in 2021 & Beyond Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Join this Medicare Educational Webinar with Cindy Goldsher, a Senior Services Specialist, to learn what you need to know NOW so you can maximize your benefits during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. What are the new laws enacted and will they affect you? Why is Medicare pushing Medicare Advantage Plans? What new benefits are approved by Medicare for 2021 & which plans will cover them? How can you find out if your medications are still on the drug plan formulary? |
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Meditate with Amy
Wednesday, October 14, 7:30 PM |
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Experience a 20-minute guided Mindfulness Meditation designed to help relieve anxiety and promote well-being. Amy became a certified meditation teacher after finding meditation as a path toward personal healing from the effects of Lyme disease, depression, and anxiety. Her guided meditation session will be followed by a Q&A. Click here to register. |
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Peconic Bay Scallops: Yesterday and Today
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 PM |
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Local historian Erin Becker presents a history of the Peconic Bay scallop industry, explaining the place of the scallop in New York City/Long Island cultural heritage and cuisine. Last year, the scallop crop suffered a catastrophic failure and the season opened in November to find that 90% of the scallops had died. How does knowing the history of this industry tell us about where it stands today? Click here to register. |
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Virtual Books & Bagels Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM Little Bee by Chris Cleave To register for the Zoom discussion and for any assistance, please email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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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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Be sure to register for the Family Pumpkin Painting Party -- space is limited! Details are near the top of this email. |
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Halloween-Themed 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. |
Creepy Check-Out Craft When you check one of the books out from our special October book display, you can get a cute bat craft kit, too! One book & craft per child, please. While supplies last. |
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Letter of the Week Kit New letter every Wednesday October 7: F October 14: G |
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Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. Recommended for age 5 & younger. Stop by the Children's Desk to get a kit or call 631-286-0818 ext. 2 to arrange curbside pick-up. |
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Read With Me is open! 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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Storytime! live via Zoom Mondays at 4:00 PM Email childrens@sctylib.org to request the Zoom link to participate. You can view past Storytimes on YouTube. |
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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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Scary Stories in the Dark Friday, October 23, 7:00 PM |
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On Halloween (Saturday, October 31) stop by the Children's Desk to get a special treat bag with stickers, pretzels, a realistic earthworm and more! While supplies last. |
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"Pick Books for My Kid" A children's librarian can pick out books for your child based on their age and interests. Call 631-286-0818 ext. 2 or |
One of our children's librarians can send your child a surprise letter in the mail. Or, let us know a week before their birthday, and we'll send a happy birthday message! |
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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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22 Station Road Bellport, NY 11713
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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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