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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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Hello South Country Community,
Families with children, don't forget to sign up for in-person programs for May, and check our our new batch of take-home crafts to celebrate spring and Mother's Day.
Speaking of Mother's Day, we'll be closed this Sunday, May 8. Enjoy your day, all of you wonderful mothers out there.
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Cast Your Vote for our Outdoor Movies
Vote for your top two movies for our summer movie nights!
The two movies that receive the most votes will be shown
Friday, July 22nd at South Country Ambulance Company
& Wednesday, August 24th at the Bellport Bandshell.
at the Patron Services desk at the library.
Voting ends Sunday, May 15.
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Have you checked out our Seed Library?
Our patrons may choose up to three packets per visit from a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Learn more here.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Toddler Storytime
Playpalooza!
Mother Goose
Baby Yoda Torn Art
Magical Paper Flowers
Unicorn Watercolor Wand
LEGO® Club
Bugs! Storytime & Craft
Craft & Activity Kits
Littles' Bingo
Tulip & Daisy Craft
Flower Doodles
DIY Mother's Day Card
Basket for Mom
Color, Shape, Number Bag
Flower Craft
Flag Craft
Free Museum Passes
LI Aquarium
Discounted Tickets
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Battle of the Books
for grades 5 - 8
Book Box
May Mysteries
Monthly Raffle
Star Wars
Craft Kit:
Book Art Flowers
Crafternoon:
Pixel Art
Parent/Teen
Paint Party
Community Service
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Teen Advisory Group
Garden Volunteers
Senior Letter Writing
Teen Book Club
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Game Day Wednesday
Exercise Programs
Computer & Smartphone Class
Defensive Driving
Managing Stress
Thursday Movie:
Belfast
Freeform Wire Pendant
Adult Book Discussion
American Dirt
World War II and LI
(via Zoom)
Cricut Keychain Craft
Tie Dye Kit
Enrichment
for Adults with Special Needs
May Kit: Flower Pot
In-Person Program:
Board Games
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Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Jay won Science and Dee won Finish the Lyric!
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Open May 3 - 5
Asian American &
Pacific Islander Month
Test your knowledge of Polynesian history and the Aloha state.
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Open May 10 - 12
Fact or Fiction:
Pop Culture
Do you know whether these statements are fact or fiction?
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Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
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Supplies are low in our Give or Take Food Pantry.
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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!
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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.
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Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Anonymous Age 18+
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Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support.
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Note: The last SMART meeting before a break is Wednesday, May 11.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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from
South Country Library
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Patchogue-Medford Library
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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.
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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.
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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 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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