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Library News from South Country Library January 25, 2022 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS |
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Decide What Stays and What Goes Wednesday, January 26, 7:00-8:00 PM (virtual via Zoom) The New Year is a great time to organize. Professional organizers Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan know decisions to keep or to let go can be difficult. They detail steps to make the process easier and help you focus on what you create rather than what you give up. Click here to register. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. |
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New Adult Advisory Committee Thursday, January 27, 6:30 PM at Café Castello |
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Are you a South Country library patron aged 18 to 34 years? Join us at Café Castello, to tell us fun and innovative program ideas you would like the library to offer for people your age. |
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Financial Wellness Workshop: Debt and Budgeting Thursday, January 27, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (changed from 1/25) (virtual via Zoom) |
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This informative and interactive workshop educates hard-working families on simple concepts that can change their financial future. Enjoy the opportunity to have a complimentary, customized financial game plan (Financial Needs Analysis) created in the comfort of your home. |
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Writer’s Workshop
Alternate Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:30 PM 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11 (in person) Join fellow authors to write and constructively criticize each other's work. A piece of writing is due each session. Register at the Reference Desk and receive your first assignment, due at the beginning of the first class. |
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The Civil Rights Movement on Long Island Saturday, February 5, 12:00 - 1:15 PM (virtual via Zoom) |
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History Professor Christopher Verga, author of Civil Rights on Long Island, will discuss events on Long Island spanning the 1950s through the 1970s, including boycotts and other measures aimed to end local discriminatory practices, which paralleled civil rights events in the American South. Click here to register. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. |
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Defensive Driving (in person) |
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To register for one of the sessions, come to the Reference Desk with a $30 check or money order payable to Empire Safety Council. |
Saturday, February 5 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM or Thursday, February 24 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Course completion entitles you to a 10% discount on vehicle liability, personal injury protection, and collision insurance for three years; and a reduction of up to 4 points on your driving record every 18 months. |
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Health Insurance Enrollment Help (in-person, by appointment only) Call 516-505-5526 to schedule an appointment -- specify South Country Library for the location. |
Tuesdays February 8 & March 8 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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A certified Healthcare Navigator will help you enroll through NY State of Health Marketplace. Includes: Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential and Qualified Health Plans. Masks will be required during appointments. |
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Enrichment Kits for Adults with Special Needs Please let us know of any allergies or specific accommodations needed. You may call or stop by the Reference Desk with your library card to register ahead of time. Pick-up begins on the first of the month. |
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January Craft: Rainbow Stress Ball Make your own stress ball with just a balloon and some water beads! |
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February Craft: Cupid's Arrow Wall Hanging Celebrate Valentine's Day with this super cute wall hanging. |
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Game Day Wednesday All of our game clubs meet in person every Wednesday. Please register in person at the Reference Desk, by phone at 631-286-0818 x1, or online (links below). Please also sign in each week you attend. |
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One or two game sets will be provided for each game, or you may bring your own. |
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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. |
 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 |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
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Past Webinars from 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. |
provided by Suffolk Dept. of Health Services. Vaccines are available for everyone age 5 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 sctylib.org Download our app for your phone or tablet. |
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 pmSun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
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