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Library News from South Country Library October 20, 2020 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, We'll keep this intro short and sweet (you all have lives to live) No tricks below, but many treats to make and take and give! |
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Have a safe & happy Halloween & Día de los Muertos! You'll hear from us in November. ~ South Country Library P.S. Thanks to those of you who've been voting for us in the Best of Long Island contest. You can vote every day here -- scroll down to Education on the left, click on Public Library, and find us near the bottom. |
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 Virtual Family Trivia NightFriday, October 23, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Register here (one registration per team) to join us via Zoom for family-fun trivia! Be sure to have a dry-erase board or paper pad & marker to hold up your answers. South Country Library cardholders may win prizes. |
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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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Cell Phones for Soldiers part of The Great Give Back Donate gently-used cell phones (with batteries) to the box across from the Patron Services desk. Please factory reset your phones & remove SIM cards. Ends October 31. |
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Annual Winter Warmth Collection November 2 - December 14 Please donate new socks, slippers, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens in any size to the Children's Department. The Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance will distribute them to local families in need. |
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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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Gingerbread House Kit A Family Holiday Take-and-Make |
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In-person registration only. Supplies are limited, so register at the Reference Desk or Children's Desk soon! |
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Plan a family night at home to decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays! Each bakery-fresh house is 4.5" by 5" by 7.25" high, comes pre-assembled from Fanny Cakes bakery, and sits on a 10" round board which can also be decorated. The house comes packaged with royal icing to attach the included candy. Limit one house kit per family using an Adult South County Library Card. Pick up your kit between December 10th and 12th. |
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Teens: Scroll down to the Teen Programs to sign up for your own Gingerbread House Kit! |
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These three video-programs will premiere |
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Make Muddy Buddies! premieres Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 PM Join Miss Carol-Leigh for a video about making delicious Muddy Buddies! |
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Scary Stories in the Dark premieres Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM Join Jen for a storytelling video of Scary Stories in the Dark. These spooky stories and silly jokes are recommended for children in grades 2 - 5. |
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Autumn & Halloween Scavenger Hunts premiere Tuesday, October 27 at 9:30 AM Print at home from our Facebook page or Virtual Programs page (links above) or pick up a paper copy at the Library. |
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Letter of the Week Kit New letter every Wednesday October 21: H October 28: I |
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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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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 out one of the books 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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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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Come see our voting books display and ballot box. Your child can cast a vote for the book characters Pete the Cat or Mo Willems' Pigeon! Who will win? |
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Read With Me 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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Bright By Text: Parents and caregivers, you can sign up for free resources, tips, and activities tailored to your child’s age. Available in English & Spanish. Just text FAMILYPLACE to 274448, then follow the prompts. Learn more on the Bright By Text website. |
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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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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS All programs (except Qigong) are presented online through Zoom. |
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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 role of the scallop in Long Island heritage and cuisine. Last year, the scallop season opened to find that 90% of the scallops had died. How does the history of this industry tell us about where it stands today? Click here to register. |
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Virtual Books & Bagels upcoming book discussions |
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Little Bee by Chris Cleave Saturday, October 24, 10:00 AM To register for the Zoom discussion and for any assistance, please email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje Saturday, November 21, 10:00 AM To register for the Zoom discussion and for any assistance, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org Print copies will be available to borrow from Reference starting October 24. |
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Intro to Google Apps & Docs for Your Computer Tuesday, October 27 - 7:00-8:30 PM |
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Learn how to create a Google account and learn how to use Google Drive, Calendar, Maps, Docs & Sheets. Bring your questions. This program is for intermediate & advanced computer users. Register in advance here. |
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 Outdoor Qigong at the Post Morrow Foundation16 Bay Road, Brookhaven Friday, October 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
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Join us 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, 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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Virtual Tai Chi Thursday, November 5, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Jim Cummings teaches the 24 movements and fundamental theory of the Beijing Tai Chi form, which improves balance, stability, and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Click here to register. |
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Finding Your 300-Year-Old Great Grandma Using 21st Century Technology Thursday, November 5, 7:00 PM Learn about different free and subscription genealogy websites. Discover what they offer and how to get the most out of a variety of online resources including Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, and many others. Click here to register. |
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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winners of the previous games: SawdustSteve for Mystery Books & Colebaby for American Myths! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Open October 19 - 22 Comic Strips In honor of Newspaper Comic Strip Appreciation Day, test your knowledge of these classic strips. |
Open October 27 - 29 Horror Movies "Do you like scary movies?" Well then test your trivia knowledge of classic and modern horror cinema. |
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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 TEENS These programs are intended for teens in grades 6 - 12 only, unless otherwise stated. |
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All programs (except gingerbread & craft kits) are conducted virtually through Zoom. Everyone who registers will be emailed a link to join. |
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Gingerbread House Kit for Teens Decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays at home! Pick up your kit between December 10th - 12th. |
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Each bakery-fresh gingerbread house comes pre-assembled and includes royal icing to attach the provided candy. Houses are 4.5” by 5” by 7.25” high, and sit on a 10” round board. |
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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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Spider Luminary
available starting Wednesday, October 21 Make a creepy luminary for Halloween! |
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Fall Owl Bracelet available starting Wednesday, November 4 Create a beautiful bracelet with colorful beads and an owl charm. Register here. Psst! Did you miss a previous Teen Craft Kit? There may be some left! Call the Library for availability: 631-286-0818 |
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Coding 101
Wednesday, October 28, 4:30 PM Learn the basics of computer coding! |
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Netflix Watch Party The Witches
Friday, October 30, 6:30 PM |
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Learn to Crochet a Scarf! Mondays: November 9, 16, & 23, at 4:30 PM |
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Get ready for the cold weather by crocheting this simple scarf. We will meet each week on Zoom to share our progress, ask questions, and get help. |
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Click here to register. Everyone who registers will receive the materials needed (including the pattern) for this scarf. Kits can be picked up from November 4 through November 7. |
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Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has extended live tutoring hours from 10 AM - 11 PM every day. |
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The Library now has a Notary Public! Please call us for our notary's availability. 631-286-0818 |
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Social Work Services Amy Baires is our 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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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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Make a Plan to Vote! Here are your options on how to vote in this year's election: |
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Past Webinars from South Country Library |
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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
(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 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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