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Library News
from South Country Library
April 19, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
For any questions about adult programs, email jsalvatore@sctylib.org  
 
 
Defensive Driving
Thursday, April 28
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
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.The fee is $30, due at registration. Register at the Reference Desk with a check or money order payable to Empire Safety Council. 
 

 
Bingo
Friday, April 29, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
 
Kick off the weekend with this friendly game of chance–and the chance to win fun prizes. Click here to register.
 
 
New Adult Movie Night
Friday, April 29, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
 
For ages 18-34. Enjoy pizza and a movie!
Click here to register.
 
Moonfall
Rated PG-13, 2 hours long
 
Watch the trailer on YouTube here.
 
 
 
LI Reads Author Event
Sunday, May 1, 2:00 PM
Hosted at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library
and virtually on Crowdcast
 
Fans of this year's Long Island Reads book, The Living and the Lost, may be interested in this event. Author Ellen Feldman will speak and receive the 2022 LI Reads Selection Award. Click here for more information and to register.
Note: This event takes place at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library and on Crowdcast, not at South Country Library.
 
 
South Country Book Discussion
Register for either in-person or virtual.
 
Saturday, May 14, 10:00 AM (in-person)
or
Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 PM (via Zoom)
 
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
 
To register, click one of the links above, or call us at 631-286-0818 ext.1,
or come to the Reference desk where books are available to borrow. 
Summary: After selling two favorite books to an unexpectedly erudite drug-cartel boss, a bookstore manager is forced to flee Mexico in the wake of her journalist husband’s tell-all profile and finds her family among thousands of migrants seeking hope in America.
 
 
Tie Dye Kit
Pick up starting May 25 at Reference
 
Enjoy the warmer weather with a creative project. We supply 3-pack of tie dye (fuchsia, yellow, turquoise) enough to complete up to 9 projects. Registration opens Monday, May 2.
 
One kit per household; South Country Library card required. Kits not claimed by May 31 will be released to the waitlist.
 
 
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.
 
April Kit:
Dandelion Painting
Paint beautiful spring dandelions
using bubble wrap.
 
 
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.
  • Mah-Jongg: 10 AM - 12 PM
  • Chess: 11 AM - 1 PM
  • Bridge: 12 - 2:30 PM
  • Canasta: 1 - 3:30 PM
One or two game sets will be provided for each game,
or you may bring your own.
 
 
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.
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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