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Library News
from South Country Library
April 20, 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
 
DIY Natural Beauty: a Take-and-Make Program
Thursday, April 29, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Meghan Sullivan’s virtual presentation reviews the best natural alternatives to problematic cosmetic ingredients. Just in time for a Mother’s Day gift or self-care weekend, Meghan will demonstrate how to make a natural facial scrub and roll-on perfume. Materials provided for the first 20 South Country cardholders who register. Click here to register.
 
 

 
Virtual Books & Bagels
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
 
The Dinner
by Herman Koch
 
Meeting at an Amsterdam restaurant for dinner, two couples move from small talk to the wrenching shared challenge: their teenage sons' act of violence has triggered a police investigation and revealed the extent to which each family will go to protect those they love.
Click here to register for the book discussion.
Print copies are available to borrow from the Reference Desk,
or you may use one of the formats below.
  • Large Print book
  • Audiobook on CD
  • Audiobook on Playaway
  • E-book on Libby
  • Audiobook on Libby
  • Audiobook on Hoopla
 
 
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. Call the Reference Desk to check availability or just stop by with your library card.
 
May Craft: Bubble Wrap Stomp Paintings
Use bubble wrap and paint to create a one-of-a-kind art piece. Call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card to register. Pick-up begins May 1.
While supplies last.
 
 
Click here to learn how to get to our YouTube page
where you can watch videos of past programs
for children and adults!
 

 
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
 
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 

 
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
  • 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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Library Hours
open with restrictions
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice