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Library News

from South Country Library

May 17, 2022

Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.

Hello South Country Community,

As usual, we have many great programs coming up. We'll keep this part short, though, in favor of a special message just below.

We will be closed Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

~ South Country Library

In Recognition of Board President Joann Neal

As she has done many times in her 30 years of library service, Joann Neal, outgoing Board President, has reached the term limit that requires trustees to wait one year before they may hold office again. At this time, we would like to take a moment to recognize the tremendous passion and dedication to the library that Ms. Neal has displayed over the past three decades.

In short, Joann's contributions embody everything that the library stands for –- empowerment through education, equal access for everyone, giving back to one’s community, and a no-nonsense striving for excellence. Her leadership and guidance have been particularly valuable during these difficult past two years.

Joann has earned a very special place in our hearts for her unflinching support of the library’s mission and of library staff.

Please join the staff, administration, and the Board of Trustees in sending out a heartfelt THANK YOU to Ms. Joann Neal!

Left to right, front: Mary Falkowitz, Sherry Binnington.

Left to right, middle: Cele Walsh (Treasurer), Joann Neal (President), June Johnson.

Left to right, back: Patrick O'Leary (Ass't. Director), Geof Marschall, Kristina Sembler (Director).

LGBTQ+ in Media

Thursday, June 2, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

For all ages. Join us for a Pride Month presentation from the LGBT Network on LGBTQ+ representation in media.

This fun-filled program will feature your favorite clips from movies, TV, and music, and showcase how the LGBTQ+ community has influenced popular culture over the years.

Click here to register or call the library at (631) 286-0818.

Outdoor Concert: Fast Lane

Friday, June 10, 7:00 - 8:15 PM

We're very excited to welcome back the nation's premier Eagles tribute act, Fast Lane. The band will play a set spanning the entire Eagles career.

Their renditions of Eagles classics have received praise throughout the United States and Europe.

The show will be held in the Library’s parking lot.

Chairs are limited; you may bring chairs and/or blankets.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Please click an age group for program details & registration.

CHILDREN

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

In-Person May Programs

Toddler Storytime

Playpalooza!

Mother Goose

Magical Paper Flowers

Unicorn Watercolor Wand

LEGO® Club

Bugs! Storytime & Craft

Craft & Activity Kits

Color, Shape, Number Bag

Flower Craft

Flag Craft

Magic Color Resist Art

Free Museum Passes

LI Aquarium

Discounted Tickets

Weekly Concept Kits

only through May

Saturday Craft Kits

TEENS

for grades 5-8

Book Box

May theme: Mysteries

June theme: Pride

Monthly Raffle

Star Wars

Parent/Teen

Paint Party

Teen Book Club

Short

Community Service

Bookmarks for the Homebound

Garden Volunteers

LGBTQ+ in Media

for all ages

ADULTS

Game Day Wednesday

Thursday Movies:

A Journal for Jordan

West Side Story

Seinfeldia

Cupcake Decorating

Finance 101

Tie Dye Kit

Bees: The Life of the Hive & Its Keeper

Bingo

Landscape Troubleshooting

Adult Book Club

Transcendent Kingdom

Enrichment Kits

for Adults with Special Needs

May: Flower Pot

June: Rainbow Tote Bag

Weekly Trivia

Congrats to the winners of the previous games:

Grandma won Asian American & Pacific Islander Month

and Sman won Fact or Fiction: Pop Culture!

Open May 17 - 19

General Knowledge

How well will you do on this difficult general knowledge test?

Click here to play!

Open May 24 - 26

The Office

How much do you remember of this well-loved television show?

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.

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.

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

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.