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Library News
from South Country Library
March 8, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,

Families with children, celebrate St. Patrick's Day, spring rainbows, and more with our in-person programs and craft kits.
 
Adults, check out our crafts, games, book discussions, and learning events including the fascinating cultural impacts of women in the greatest sitcoms.
 
Teens, this month's book box and games are all about the movies! Plus, don't forget about our community service opportunities, crafts, and a new book discussion.
 
Remember to spring forward an hour! Daylight Saving Time begins early on Sunday, March 13.
 
Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you as we stroll into spring.   -- South Country Library
 
P.S. If you missed our March-April newsletter, you can view it here.
 
Winter Walks at Post-Morrow
 
Wendesday, March 16, 10:00 AM
and Saturday, April 9, 10:00 AM
16 Bay Road, Brookhaven 11719
 
Enjoy a walk at The Post-Morrow Foundation, led by Vice President Tom Williams. Learn about this beautiful, scenic wildlife sanctuary of woodlands, meadows and streams since 1969.
 Register for one or both walks by clicking the links above,
or call the Reference Desk at (631) 286-0818 ext. 1 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
 
In-Person Programs
Pot of Gold
Lion & Lamb Story & Craft
PlayPalooza!
Pirate Story & Craft
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Toddler Sorting Craft
St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Chain Craft
Lucky Shamrock Kit
Rainbow Heart Suncatcher
 
Kids Birthdays
 
Free Museum Passes
 
Weekly Concept Kits
 
Weekly Craft Kits
 
Free Downloadables
 
Bright by Text
TEENS
 
Book Box
Awards Season
 
Raffle
Oscar Winners
 
Trivia
Movies
 
 
Volunteer
Seed Sorting
Teen Advisory Group
 
Craft Kit
Mandala Sun Catcher
 
Crafternoon
Pom Pom Flower Vase
 
Teen Book Club
Daughter of the Deep
by Rick Riordan
 
ADULTS
 
Pen Pal Program
 
Book Discussions
 
Education
Medicare Seminar
Boating Safety Course
Computer & Smartphone Class
 
History & Culture
Irish-Canadian Fishermen
Women in Sitcoms
 
Craft Programs & Kit Beginner's Knitting 
Braided Bracelet
Quilling Kit
 
Games
BINGO
Tabletop Game Night
Game Day Wednesday
 
Enrichment Kit
for Adults with Special Needs
Lucky Slime
 
 
Movie at the Library
Thursday, March 10, 3:00 PM
 
Marvel's Eternals
PG-13   2 hrs. 37 min.
 
Click here to register.
 
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, an unexpected tragedy forces a group of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's most ancient enemy, the Deviants.
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Daley and Cakelady tied for Celebrities,
and SM won Doctor Who!
 Open March 8 - 10
Women's History Month
Test your knowledge of some of history's most memorable and influential women.
Click here to play!
Open March 15 - 17
Celebrities
Can you identify
these celebrities
without their faces?
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
 
The supply for our Give or Take Food Pantry is low.
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!
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
 
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
 
Emergency Broadband Internet Benefit Program
If you need assistance to afford 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 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.
 
South Country Library
22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713
(631) 286-0818
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Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
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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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