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from South Country Library

March 23, 2021

Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

All live programs are presented online through Zoom.

For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org

Invisible Labor: The Women behind the Whaling Industry

Thursday, March 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Long Island was at the heart of commercial whaling, the USA’s 5th most profitable industry in the 19th century. LI Native women ensured industry success by their labor and the mechanisms of survival they built while men were absent, at sea. In this talk, local historian Erin Becker will discuss the role of Long Island Native women in this industry. Click here to register.

Afternoon Bingo
Thursday, April 1 at 2:00 PM

Join us for three rounds of virtual Bingo. Registration closes on March 31 at 2 PM, at which time a Bingo card and the Zoom link will be emailed to you. To register, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org

Include your South Country Library card barcode number for a chance to win prizes!

Comedy Workshop
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, and 22. 7:00 - 8:30 PM each session.

Learn techniques to write and perform your own stand-up comedy from writer and stand-up comedian Pat Shea in this 4-part series. Find your style and learn skills such as pacing your act and comedic timing. You are encouraged to hone 3 - 6 minutes of comedy to perform during the final session. Click here to register.

Cooking School Challenge
Tuesdays, April 6 through June 8

7:00 - 8:00 PM (No meeting on May 11)

Teaching techniques which allow you to cook creatively instead of just following recipes, The Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School: Recipes and Inspiration to Build a Lifetime of Confidence in the Kitchen by Alison Cayne will be our textbook. Each week via Zoom we’ll go over the lessons covered, share what we learned and what recipes we have tried and tasted. Click here to register with your library card.

Virtual Tai Chi
Thursday, April 8, 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 and overall health. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes. Click here to register.

Virtual Books & Bagels: LI Reads
Saturday, April 10 at 10:00 AM

The Vanishing Half

by Brit Bennett

Two mixed-race twins reevaluate their choices as one raises a black daughter in their southern hometown while the other passes for white with a husband who is unaware of her heritage.

Click here to register

for the book discussion

Poetry Workshop
Saturday, April 10, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

This interactive workshop will fuel your creativity with reflective discussion, fun writing prompts, and sharing favorite poems. Be inspired to bring poetic experiences into your life with current, virtual events and resources. Handouts will be emailed beforehand.

Click here to register.

Enrichment Crafts for Adults with differing abilities

Please let us know of any allergies or specific accommodations needed.

March Craft: Watercolor Paper Lanterns

Pick up a kit to decorate your own colorful paper lantern. You may call the Reference Desk to check availability, or just stop by with your library card.

April Craft: Bird Feeders
Upcycle cardboard tubes into Bird Feeders with Peanut Butter and Bird Seed. You may call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card to register ahead of time. Pick-up begins April 1.

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.

Amy speaks English y habla español.

Phone Appointments Available

Tuesdays & Wednesdays

6:00 - 9:00 PM

You can speak with her by phone or communicate by email. Make an appointment be emailing abaires@sctylib.org

SMART Recovery® Group

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Anonymous Age 18+

Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support.

For Job-Seekers

Résumé & Cover

Letter Assistance

from

South Country Library

Job & Career

Counseling

from

Patchogue-Medford Library

Past Webinars from South Country Library

Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September 2020 issues? Click here for our storage page (en español). This page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete.