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Library News from South Country Library December 29, 2020 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, Also, the library will be closed on December 31 and January 1. Happy New Year to all, and we'll see you in 2021! ~ South Country Library |
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 Our Give or Take Food Pantryis temporarily located outside our front doors from 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (4:30 PM on Saturdays) |
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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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Teen Advisory Group
Tuesday, January 5, 4:30 pm |
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Craft Kit: Hot Chocolate Mug
Wednesday, January 13 Decorate a mug for those cold winter nights. Perfect for a cup of hot chocolate! Kit contains the materials & instructions needed to create the craft. Registration begins January 2. |
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Teen Book Club
Monday, January 25, 4:30 PM
Dorothy Must Die
by Danielle Paige
Amy Gumm, the other girl from Kansas, has been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked to stop Dorothy who has found a way to come back to Oz, seizing a power that has gone to her head -- so now no one is safe!
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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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TRIVIA for ALL! Congrats to the winner of the previous games: JWG for Name That Holiday Tune & Bobbieg for Winter Holidays! Here are your next two challenges: |
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Open December 29 - 31 2020 A lot has happened this year. How well do you remember the events of 2020? |
Open January 5 - 7 Science Fiction In honor of National Science Fiction Day (Jan. 2), how well do you know these sci-fi movies & TV shows? |
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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 ADULTS All live programs are presented online through Zoom. For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Savvy Sightseer Video Vacation Traditional Holiday Markets Available through the month of December |
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Virtual Drawing Class Winter Cardinal
Available through the month of December |
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Virtual Tai Chi
Thursday, January 7, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Jim Cummings teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Learn the fundamental movements as well as theory; improve balance, stability, and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Register in advance for the Zoom link. |
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New Year's Reset
Thursday, January 7, 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
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Looking toward 2021 for transformation? Nothing changes simply because the calendar does. Learn how to reduce cravings, slim down, and feel comfortable in your favorite clothing again. Presented by Lisa Zimmerman of Evolve Wellness Health Coaching. Register in advance for the Zoom link. |
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Virtual Chair Yoga
Monday, January 11, 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
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Financial Wellness Workshop: Budgeting and Investments
Wednesday, January 13, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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Budgeting really isn’t a dirty word! It's time to become an owner, not a loaner, of your money. Attend this program to find out how you can create what you can live with. Register by emailing your preferred start-time to jsalvatore@sctylib.org |
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Computer Cleanup and Security
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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Start with a clean slate this new year! Learn how to clean up your Windows computer, improve performance and speed up tasks, protect it from viruses and spyware, and much more. For intermediate and advanced users.
Register in advance for the Zoom link. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES The Children's Department is open for curbside service until January 11. |
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For children in grades 2 - 5. 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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Cozy Checkout Kit Check out a book from our special display and get a surprise with it! |
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Join the Winter Reading Club! For newborns - children in grade 5. Pick up a bingo sheet in the Children's Dept. or email childrens@sctylib.org. Complete a row of fun reading activities and return the sheet in the last two weeks of February to get your prize bag! |
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Llama Paint Kits For children in grades K - 5. Here's another fun paint kit created by The Art Nanny featuring her special ColorShield technique. |
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Toddler Ice Cream Color Match Game For age 18-36 months. |
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Accompanying storytime takes place on Wednesday, January 13 at 10:30 AM. Email childrens@sctylib.org for the storytime link. |
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Scratch Paper Snow Globes For children in grades 1 - 5. Make a special snow globe using scratch paper to make your own colorful design. |
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Snowmen Craft with Story For children in grades K - 3. |
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Accompanying storytime takes place on Thursday, January 21 at 4:00 PM. Email childrens@sctylib.org for the storytime link. |
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Letter of the Week Kit New letter every Wednesday |
Kit includes a letter craft, activity sheets, and letter cut-outs. 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 Available via curbside service January 2nd and 9th. |
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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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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 Staff are available via phone & email: Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed until further notice Curbside pickup available Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sat: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Sun: Closed until further notice |
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