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Library News
from South Country Library
October 5, 2021
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
We hope to see you at the Ronald Reagans Big '80s Show this weekend! Looking ahead, mark your calendar for our special recycling event on November 6 (details below). Read on for another great batch of programs and activities.
 
The library will be closed on Monday, October 11.
 
Best,
South Country Library
 
P.S. You can now follow us on TikTok!
 
 
Outdoor Concert
The Ronald Reagans
Big '80s Show

Saturday, October 9, 7:00 - 8:15 PM
in the library's front parking lot.
Free, no registration required!
The library will provide a limited amount of chairs; feel free to bring your own and/or blankets. In case of rain, the show will be canceled.
 

 
October is the month of The Great Give Back
when libraries all over New York give their patrons opportunities to give back to their communities. Learn more about what we're doing at our library -- click here to view the web page, or here for the printable flyer.
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Programming Survey
 
In-Person Programs
Mother Goose,
Silly Scarecrow Craft, Storytimes, & more!
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Unicorn Bookmarks,
Watercolor Paint by Number, Not-So-Scary Scarecrow, & more!
 
Bright by Text
free tips for caregivers
of young children
 
Weekly Concept Kits
 
Saturday Craft Kits
 
TEENS
 
TeenTober
Weekly Raffles
 
Teen Trivia
 
Volunteer
Paper Pumpkins
Color-A-Smile
 
Diamond Painting
Craft Kit
 
Tabletop Games
 
3-D Printing
 
Teen Book Club
Sheets
 
Virtual Watch Party
Hocus Pocus
 
ADULTS
 
Savvy Sighteer Video
Southwestern Italy
 
Smarter Social Secuity
 
Italian Genealogy & Dual Citizenship
 
Adult Book Club
The Island of Sea Women
 
Enrichment Crafts
for adults with
differing abilities
 
Game Clubs
Mah-Jongg, Chess, Canasta, and Bridge

 
Special Recycling Event
Saturday, November 6    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
in the library's parking lot

Electronic Waste  ~  Paper Shredding  ~  Drug Take-Back
 
For Town of Brookhaven residents. Click here for details.
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Zack, Crystal, and Daley tied for Musicians 
& Jane won Schitt's Creek!
Open October 5 - 7
Finish the Movie Title:
Scary Movies
Can you finish the
titles of these thrillers?
Click here to play!
Open October 12 - 14
Fandom Logos
Do you recognize
these logos from different
aspects of pop culture?
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
 
Social Work Services
Raeanne Harris 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.
Tuesdays
5:00 - 8:45 PM
at the library.
Walk-in or make an appointment.
To make an appointment, email rharris@sctylib.org
or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
 
SMART Recovery® group meetings will return in the future
on Tuesday evenings. Watch this space for updates!
 
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.
You can also visit our Patron Services desk at the front for the same service.
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
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.
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments & Info
provided by Suffolk Dept. of Health Services.
Vaccines are available for everyone age 12 and older at vaccination clinics around the county and at home for people confined to their homes.
Visit the above link or call 311.
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
sctylib.org
 
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Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Closed Mon. October 11
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Curbside pickup available
for borrowing / for printing
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm