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Library News
from South Country Library
July 13, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
Look below for two great community events happening at the library, our great selection of programs and crafts for different ages, and hey -- have you signed up for the Whale Talk & Movie at CEED, yet?
 
We hope you're enjoying your summer,
 ~ South Country Library
 
P.S. Looking ahead to August?
      Take a look through our July-August Newsletter!
 
 
Drive-thru Shed-the-Meds Event
Thursday, July 15, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Library Parking Lot
 
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office offer this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted medication, to keep them out of the hands of children and out of the environment.
 
No liquids will be accepted; pills must be emptied from containers
and placed loosely in zip type bags. Click here to view the flyer.
 
Questions? Contact the Assembly District Office:
631-207-0073 or destefanoj@nyassembly.gov
 
 
Blood Drive at the Library
Wednesday, July 21, 1:00 - 7:00 PM in the Library Community Room
 
Masks must be worn. No registration -- walk-ins welcome.
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids beforehand.
Bring your donor card or ID with signature or photo.
 
Eligibility: Healthy people age 17-75, who weigh at least 110 lbs.
No tattoos for the past 12 months. Click here to view the flyer.  
 
Questions? Contact Patrick O'Leary, Library Assistant Director,
at 631-286-0818 or patricko@sctylib.org
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Page Turner Animal Adventures
 
Tiny Tourists Contest
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Stamping Kit
Pretend S'mores Craft
Bubblemania
Travel Suitcase
Sidewalk Paint
Art by the Sun
Rain Day Crafts Batch
& S'more Family Fun!
 
Meet Animals @ CEED
 
TEENS
 
Teen Trivia
Harry Potter
 
Movie Watch Party
Raya & the Last Dragon
(Virtual, on Disney+)
 
Picnic at the Bandshell
Teen Book Club
Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes
ADULTS
 
Drought Tolerant Gardens
 
Virtual Chair Yoga
 
Skin Cancer Prevention
 
Food for
Fabulous Skin
 
Summer Reading Suggestions
 
Enrichment Crafts
 
 
 
Click here to reserve your free tickets for this two-part event!
 
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Rich for American History & Noel for Spell That Celebrity
Open July 13 - July 15
Finish the Lyric
Can you finish the lyrics to these famous songs?
Click here to play!
Open July 20 - 22
Olympics
How well do you know the Olympics?
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
Our Give or Take Food Pantry
is located in the lobby, and available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open.
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!
 
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 
Renew or Apply for a New Library Card on Our Website
South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required.
Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition.
Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
 
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
 
Click here to learn how to get to our YouTube page
where you can watch videos of past programs
for children and adults!
 
Rent Assistance & Internet Access
Emergency Rental
Assistance Program
If you need rental assistance and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
 
Emergency Broadband Internet Benefit Program
If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
 
Note: These temporary assistance programs are provided by the state and federal government, not South Country Library.

 
COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance
 
COVID-19 Vaccination
Appointment Assistance for Seniors age 60+.
Call Reference for assistance
631-286-0818 ext. 1.
We cannot guarantee we'll be able to get you an appointment. Vaccinations do not take place at the library. South Country Library cardholders only.
 
 
Are you homebound?
You can get a COVID-19 Vaccine at home.
If you wish to receive the J&J vaccine, call 311.
The Suffolk Dept. of Health Services will send a nurse to your home to answer questions and administer the vaccine. Click for more info.
 
 
Have you checked out our Seed Library?
Our patrons may choose up to three packets per visit from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Learn more here.
 

 
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
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Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
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