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Library News from South Country Library December 15, 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, Well, here we are: flurries in the air and lights strung across the evenings. We've made it to the winter holidays, and are glad you're with us. The usual goodies are below -- enjoy. The library will be closed on December 24 and 25. We will close at 1:00 PM on December 31, and will be closed on January 1. Happy Solstice, Merry Christmas, and Happy Kwanzaa. Stay safe, please. You'll hear from us before the New Year, with our January programs & activities. ~ South Country Library |
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 Our Give or Take Food Pantryis located in the lobby, and available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open. |
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We have a bin in the lobby where you can donate non-perishable food to help keep the pantry stocked. Thank you for your generosity! |
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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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Elf on the Shelf Contest Twinkle the Elf has returned to the Children's Department! |
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If your child can find Twinkle, tell us at the Children's Desk and your child will be entered in our raffle. One entry per child per day. Winner will be announced in early January. * * * * * * * Make A Friend for the Elf-on-a-Shelf! Now through December 23 Twinkle needs some elf friends! Pick up an elf sheet, decorate it, and name your elf. You can return it to the library or email a picture of it to childrens@sctylib.org and we'll put it in the Children's Department. |
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Snowman Ornament For children in grades K - 5. Make a cute snowman ornament! While supplies last. |
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Kwanzaa Craft Kit Make a Kinara craft and learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa. No registration, while supplies last. |
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Holiday Houses Craft Color a 3-D paper gingerbread house designed by artist Ayelet Keshet, and decorate our apartment building and house however you'd like! No registration, while supplies last. |
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For children in grades 2 - 5. Do you love graphic novels like Dog Man and The Babysitters Club? Get creative and make your own graphic novel with this kit! While supplies last. |
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New Year's Kit For children in grades K - 5. Get some noisemakers, confetti, and crafts to celebrate the new year! While supplies last. |
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Letter of the Week Kit New letter every Wednesday |
Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. Stop by the Children's Desk to get a kit or call 631-286-0818 ext. 2 to arrange curbside pick-up. Recommended for age 5 & younger. |
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Free Craft Kits every Saturday The box will be inside the Children's Department during these colder months. |
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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 to request the Zoom link to participate. You can view past Storytimes on YouTube. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS All programs are presented online through Zoom. For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Virtual Tai Chi
Thursday, December 17, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Jim Cummings teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Learn the fundamental movements and theory; improve balance, stability, and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Register here. |
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Savvy Sightseer Video Vacation Traditional Holiday Markets Available through the month of December Discover four European countries’ holiday magic as you tour the festive sights of traditional holiday markets in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and England. Click here to watch. |
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Virtual Drawing Class Winter Cardinal
Available through the month of December Enjoy creating a color pencil drawing of a cardinal resting on a snow covered branch. Doris Benter leads viewers in this instructional drawing video. Materials needed: white paper, pencil, and colored pencils. Optional paint splatter will be demonstrated. Click here to watch. |
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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winner of the previous games: Bubba and LD tied for Finish the Movie Title & JT won World Capitals! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Open December 15 - 17 Name That Holiday Tune How well do you know these winter holiday songs? |
Open December 22 - 24 Winter Holidays There are so many winter holidays -- how many do you know? |
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Each game is available to the first ten participants, and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS These programs are intended for teens in grades 6 - 12 only. Registrants for virtual programs will be emailed a link. |
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Book Page Wreath Craft Kit Pick-up starts Wednesday, December 16 Recycle some old discarded books into a beautiful wreath. Kit contains all needed materials & instructions. |
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Movie Watch Party Let It Snow Friday, December 18, 6:30 pm
Fractured friendships, fledgling romances, a stranded pop star -- and an unforgettable party. Falling snow ushers in the unexpected.
To join the watch party, you'll need Google Chrome, a Netflix account, and the Netflix party extension. |
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Teen Book Club The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan Book Discussion on Monday, December 21, 4:30 PM After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus and must learn to survive in the modern world. |
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To borrow the book, call us at 631-286-0818 or click below: |
You can also borrow the book through our digital services: |
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Psst...need homework or testing help? Brainfuse has live tutoring hours daily from 10 AM - 11 PM. |
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The Library has a Notary Public Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818 |
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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. Amy speaks English y habla español. You can speak with her by phone or communicate by email. Make an appointment by calling the Reference Desk at (631) 286-0818 ext. 1, or email abaires@sctylib.org. |
Phone Appointments Available 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 are recovering from addiction and looking for support. |
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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 until further notice Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun: Closed until further notice |
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