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Library News
from South Country Library
April 5, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
Hello South Country Community,
 
Our Friends of the Library Book Sale is right around the corner, so plan to stop by to stock up for summer reading! And -- spring cleaning, anyone? You can donate your gently-used books on the Monday-Wednesday before the sale. Details below.
 
Teens, you can earn community service hours by volunteering for the book sale and other opportunities this month. Plus, try our library scavenger hunt for a chance to win candy.
 
The Library will be closed Sunday, April 17 (Easter).
 
Happy National Library Week!
 
~ South Country Library
 
Guided Walk at Post-Morrow
 
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 AM
16 Bay Road, Brookhaven
 
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.
Click here to register.
 
Friends of the Library
Book Sale
 
Friday, April 15
2:00 - 8:30 PM
 
Saturday, April 16
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 
Love books?
 
Come shop for used books and audiovisual items at the
Friends of the South Country Library Book Sale. 
Book Donations
Drop off days:
April 11 - 
13
9:30 AM - 8:45 PM
Patrons wishing to donate items may do so during drop off days. Gently used books, audio books and DVDs will be gratefully accepted.
Please, no dictionaries,
encyclopedias or textbooks.
 

 
Indoor Concert
Truck Stop Gypsies
 
Friday, April 22, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
in-person & socially distanced
 
Husband and wife duo Lauren & Chuck Ware are finally here to perform, after being postponed at the beginning of the pandemic. The Truck Stop Gypsies acoustic duo will perform their own variation of roots-influenced soulful blues, bebop, rock, retro, tear-your-heart-out songs and anything else they really like!
Registration is required. Click here to register.
 
 
Our Seed Library has Started!
South Country Library patrons may choose up to three packets per visit, free of charge, from a variety of vegetable,
herb, and flower seeds. Learn more here.
 
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
 
CHILDREN
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
 
April Fools' Contest
 
In-Person Programs 
Mother Goose
Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies
Toddler Storytime
LEGO® Club
Snap Circuits
and more!
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Let's Get Popping
Funny Bunny Craft
Popsicle Stick Puppet
Earth Day Ornament
Cupcake Liner Kite
 
TEENS
 
Book Box: Animals
 
Monthly Challenges:
Library Scavenger Hunt
Book Trivia
 
Community Service
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Book Sale Volunteers
Seed Planting
 
Crafts
Rock Photo Holder Kit
Beginner Calligraphy
 
Teen Book Club
One of Us is Lying
by Karen M. McManus
ADULTS
 
Long Island Reads
Book Discussion
The Living and the Lost
by Ellen Feldman
 
Health Insurance Enrollment Help
 
Thursday Movie
American Underdog
 
Defensive Driving
 
Game Day Wednesday
 
Enrichment Kits
for Adults with Special Needs
April: Dandelion Painting
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Sawduststeve won The Oscars, and
Lukie won Name that Tune: Female Artists!
 Open April 5 - 7
TV Theme Songs
Can you name the television show from its theme song?
Click here to play!
Open April 12 - 14
Who Said That?
Can you match these quotes to their movie characters?
Click here to play!
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
 
Supplies are low in our Give or Take Food Pantry.
 
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
Available Tuesdays through Thursdays by appointment.
Call (631) 286-0818 ext. 222 to schedule an appointment.
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
sctylib.org
 
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Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
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
 
 
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