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Library News
from South Country Library
October 19, 2021
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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Hello South Country Community,
Next weekend, don't forget to Trick-or-Treat at the Library! Stop by in your costume after the Bellport Halloween Parade or on Halloween Sunday (open from 12-4) to scare up some sweet treats.
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It's that time of year again! The Best of Long Island contest is underway, and we've been nominated as a best public library.
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You can vote in each category once per day. Want to vote for us? Click here, then scroll down to Education on the left, click on Public Library, find us fourth from the bottom, and click vote.
Speaking of voting, Election Day is Tuesday, November 2.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
~ South Country Library
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Come to the Library after the Halloween Parade for...
Halloween Green Screen Photos! Saturday, October 30, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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No registration. All ages welcome!
Choose from preselected backgrounds.
Photos are taken by library staff,
not professional photographers.
Please do not wear green as it interferes
with the green screen technology.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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Mother Goose,
Storytimes, & more!
Craft & Activity Kits
Gliders, bats, windsocks, & a chocolate turkey!
Bright by Text
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Teen Book Club
Craft Kit
Book Art Hedgehog
Virtual Watch Party
Hocus Pocus
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Southwestern Italy
Italian Genealogy & Dual Citizenship
Medicare Seminar
OLLI @ SBU Lecture
A Long Time Coming
Adult Book Club
Enrichment Crafts
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October is the month of The Great Give Back
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Winter Warmth Collection November 1 through December 1
Drop-off box in the Children's Department
We are collecting NEW scarves,
hats, mittens, gloves, and socks
for community members in need.
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Items will be distributed by the Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance.
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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
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Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Chicken dinner, sawduststeve, and AR tied
for Finish the Movie Title: Scary Movies.
Scubasteve and C tied for Fandom Logos!
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Open October 19 - 21
Name that Tune: Disney
Can you name these Disney songs from just a few seconds of music?
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Open October 26 - 28
Which Came First?
Not "the chicken or the egg" -- these pairs each have a clear first!
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Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
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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.
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Tuesdays
5:00 - 8:45 PM
at the library.
Walk-in or make an appointment.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
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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.
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Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition.
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Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including résumé assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
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Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
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from
South Country Library
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Patchogue-Medford Library
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Past Webinars from South Country Library
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Rent Assistance & Internet Access
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Assistance ProgramIf you need rental assistance and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
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If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
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Note: These temporary assistance programs are provided by the state and federal government, not South Country Library.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance
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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.
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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.
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22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-0818
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Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Curbside pickup available
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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