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Library News
from South Country Library
July 27, 2021
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
Hello South Country Community,
 
It's almost Harry Potter's birthday! Look below to see how you can celebrate with us. Then browse through our new batch of crafts, activities, and learning opportunities. Finally, mark your calendars now to join us at the Bellport Bandshell for our two outdoor evening events at the end of August.
 
Stay cool,
 ~ South Country Library
 
P.S. Don't miss Bellport Day, this Saturday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, in downtown Bellport Village.
 
 
Harry Potter Celebration
All-Ages Grab & Go Event
Friday, July 30 & Saturday, July 31
 
Pop by and get a Harry Potter themed craft kit & favor, pick up wizard activities sheets, and enter a raffle. Then take some photos with life-size standup Hogwarts characters throughout the library. Finally, stop at our green screen and get your picture taken at the Hogwarts Express!
 
No registration, while supplies last.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Online Raffle for Summer Readers
 
Tiny Tourists Contest
 
Meet Animals @ CEED
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Rain Day Crafts
S'more Family Fun
Summer Sailboats
DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Craft for Littles
Shark Week!
Watercolor Butterlies
 
TEENS
 
Volunteers Needed for the YA Garden!
 
Harry Potter Crafts
 
Teen Trivia
Harry Potter & Travel
 
Lava Bead Bracelet
 
Break-In Bags
 
Virtual Bingo
 
Teen Book Club
The Hive
 
ADULTS
 
Food for
Fabulous Skin
 
The Magic of Compost
 
Virtual Tai Chi
 
Outdoor Qigong at Post Morrow
 
Enrichment Crafts
August: Moon Sand
For Adults with
differing abilities.
 
Events at the Bellport Bandshell
 
presented by South Country Library & Bellport Village
 
Outdoor Movie
Night at the Museum
 
Wednesday, August 25, 8:00 - 10:00 PM
 
A movie under the stars for the family.
Bring your own seating and snacks.
 
A newly-hired night watchman (Ben Stiller) at the Museum of Natural History discovers that the exhibits come to life every night after dark and sets out to control the chaos they cause.
  
 
Concert
Captain Jack
 
Friday, August 27, 8:00 PM
 
Join us for a rousing performance by the
Billy Joel Tribute Band, Captain Jack!
Bring your own chair or blanket.
For rain cancellation notice,
check the Bellport Village website.
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
T for Finish the Lyric & irisheyes for Olympics
Open July 27 - July 29
Harry Potter
It's almost Harry Potter's birthday! How well do you remember this pop culture icon?
Click here to play!
Open August 3 - 5
Celebrities
Can you guess the
celebrity from their
childhood photo?
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
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed until further notice
 
 
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