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Library News
from South Country Library
April 6, 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
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, 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
  • Request the regular print book
  • Request the large print book
  • Read the e-book
 
  • Request the Playaway audiobook
  • Request the CD audiobook
  • Listen to the e-audiobook
  
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.
 
 
Parenting Your Teen Workshop
Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Join our social work intern for this discussion on the stresses of parenting teens, including hybrid and remote learning, safety concerns during COVID-19, and all the non-pandemic stresses of parenting your adolescent. Q&A session included. Click here to register for the Zoom link.
 
 
Virtual Qigong
Thursday, April 15, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

This ancient, evidence-based Chinese healing art consists of gentle, low impact exercises which provide many benefits including lowered blood pressure, increased bone density, balance and coordination. Instructor Tom Linden is certified by the Center for Taiji Studies.
Click here to register.
 
 
 
Virtual Chair Yoga
Monday, April 19, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Join Kristen Orsini for a rejuvenating hour of chair yoga with breath work for mind/body tension and stress release. Click here to register.
 
 
Enrichment Crafts for Adults with differing abilities
Please let us know of any allergies or specific accommodations needed.
April Craft: Bird Feeders
Upcycle cardboard tubes into Bird Feeders with peanut butter and bird seed.
You may call the Reference Desk to check availability, or just stop by with your library card.
 
 
 
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.
 

 
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
 
For Job-Seekers
 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
 
Past Webinars from South Country Library
  • Writing & improving your résumé
  • Searching for a job on the Internet
  • Creating & updating a LinkedIn profile
 
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.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
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Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice