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Library News

from South Country Library

February 22, 2022

Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.

Hello South Country Community,

Teens, do you need to earn community service hours? We have volunteer programs coming up and need your help!

Families with children, there are two in-person storytime programs left in February. Registration for the March in-person programs begins March 1.

Adults, would you like to have a pen pal from Canada? We've partnered up with Lunenberg Library in Nova Scotia for a Pen Pal Exchange. Come to the Reference Desk starting tomorrow to register and pick up a kit.

Happy 2/22/2022 on this Twosday...err, Tuesday!

South Country Library

P.S. Our March-April paper newsletter goes in the mail tomorrow; you can also view it online starting tomorrow morning. Go to our website, find "Events" in our main menu, and click the "Newsletter" submenu link.

Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits

The library has received COVID-19 rapid home test kits

from the office of Suffolk County Legislator Mazzarella.

Anyone may come to the Patron Services desk to receive

a kit containing 2 tests. Limit 1 kit per person.

If you're feeling symptoms of COVID-19,

please send someone else to pick up the kit for you.

Do you like to read the latest bestsellers?

Let us keep track of your favorite authors' new releases.

The South Country Library has a Bestseller Club with

the newest books by the hottest authors reserved for you.

Choose your favorite authors from our recently expanded list.

We will automatically place holds for you whenever

your favorite authors announce new fiction releases.

For more information or to sign up for the club,

click here or visit the Adult Reference desk.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Please click an age group for program details & registration.

CHILDREN

Reading Challenge

Find Clifford!

In-Person Programs

Pajama Storytime

Superhero Storytime

& Craft

Registration for March In-Person Programs Begins March 1

Craft & Activity Kits

Family Movie Kit

Design a Puzzle

Toddler Sorting Craft

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Chain Craft

TEENS

Book Box for March

Award Season

Monthly Raffle

Romance Movies

Monthly Trivia

Candy & Movies

Craft Kit

Mini Shamrock Pot

Volunteer

Coupons for the Troops

Bookmarks for the Homebound

Seed Sorting

ADULTS

Book Discussion

Love & Ruin

Pen Pal Exchange

Defensive Driving

Financial Wellness

Budgeting and Investments

Health Insurance Enrollment Help

Boating Safety Course

Game Day Wednesday

Mah-Jongg, Chess, Bridge, Canasta

Weekly Trivia

Congrats to the winners of the previous games:

Gem won Pop Culture Couples,

and Crystal won Name That Tune: Love Songs!

Open February 22 - 24

Celebrities

Test your knowledge of famous black artists and entertainers.

Click here to play!

Open March 1 - 3

Doctor Who

How well do you know
the Doctor Who universe?

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.

The pantry's current supply is lower than usual. We have a bin in the lobby where we will gratefully accept all donations of non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity!

SMART Recovery® Group

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Anonymous Age 18+

Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support.

Notice for OverDrive Users:

OverDrive will be removed from the Apple App Store

& Google Play on Wednesday, February 23*

If you use the OverDrive app to borrow ebooks & audiobooks, it's time to switch to Libby.

Most users find Libby easier to use and the same titles are available there. Need help switching over? Call or come to the library.

for iPhones and iPads

for most other smartphones & tablets

* Kindle users: OverDrive will continue to be available to download until Libby becomes available on the Amazon app store.

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. Or visit our Patron Services desk at the front of the library for the same service.

Library notary services are unavailable at present.

You may call the library for assistance to find local notaries.

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

Emergency Broadband Internet Benefit Program

If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.

Note: This temporary assistance program is provided by the 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 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.