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Library News from South Country Library May 3, 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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Game Day Wednesday All of our game clubs meet in person every Wednesday. Register once for the whole year. Register in person at the Reference Desk, by phone at 631-286-0818 x1, or online (links below). Please sign in each week you attend. |
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Psst...do you want to try Mah Jongg, but are worried you don't know the rules well enough? Wednesdays, May 18 & 25, and June 1, 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
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May - June Exercise Programs Register in person or online by clicking the program titles below. |
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Join Kristen Orsini for a rejuvenating hour with breath work for tension and stress release. 6 classes, $21.00. May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13, 27. (no 5/30 or 6/20) |
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Jim Cummings teaches Beijing form; 24 movements for balance, stability, and overall health. 7 classes, $21.00. May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 30. (no 6/23) |
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Gentle exercises help lower blood pressure and increase balance. Tom Linden instructs. 7 classes, $28.00. May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24. |
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Computer and Smartphone Class Wednesdays, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Join our ongoing class to get more familiar with your computer, smartphone, and/or tablet. We will continue to discuss and demonstrate beginner-level skills; intermediate users will be invited to join later in the year. Click here to register. |
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Defensive Driving Saturday, May 7, 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. |
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Managing Stress Monday, May 9, 7:00 - 8:30 PM The past few years have been stressful and overwhelming for many of us. Jim Cummings will teach you new ways to manage stressful situations when they are thrown in your path. Register here. |
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Movie: Belfast Thursday, May 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM A poignant story of love, laughter, and loss in one boy's childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s. Rated: PG-13 1 hour 38 minutes Written & directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring: Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, and Jude Hill. |
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Freeform Wire Pendant Friday, May 13, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Talented jewelry designer Donna Irvine teaches this hands-on, creative workshop. Make your own beautiful wire-wrapped, beaded necklace. Fee: $8. Register here. |
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Enrichment Program - Board Games Saturday, May 14, 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
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Note: This is a program for Adults with special needs. Caregivers are welcome to attend, but only registered patrons may participate. |
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South Country Book Discussion Register for either in-person or virtual. or 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. |
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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. |
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World War II and the Long Island Home Front Monday, May 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM (via Zoom) |
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Author Christopher Verga tells how Long Island was transformed while playing an integral role in the home front during World War II. Learn about the Nazi spies who infiltrated the island, Long Island's record-setting fighter plane production, and the Medal of Honor recipients who called the region home. |
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Cricut Keychain Monday, May 16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Learn how to weed and transfer vinyl while you make a cute keychain. Note: This program uses sharp tools. |
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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. One kit per household; South Country Library card required. Kits not claimed by May 31 will be released to the waitlist. |
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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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May Kit: Decorate your own flower pot with stickers. |
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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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Patchogue-Medford Library |
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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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