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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. |
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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 Canasta or Chess, but are worried you don't know the rules well enough? |
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A Journal for Jordan Thursday, May 19, 2:00 - 4:15 PM First Sgt. Charles Monroe King keeps a journal for his newborn son while stationed overseas. 2021, PG-13, 2 hours 11 minutes |
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West Side Story Thursday, May 26, 2:00 - 4:45 PM This musical tells the classic tale of rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. 2021, PG-13, 2 hours 36 minutes |
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Seinfeldia Friday, May 20, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Presented via Zoom: view at the library or request the link to watch on your own device. |
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Nearly cancelled more than once, Seinfeld lasted 180 episodes and changed TV comedy. The series was edgy but also accessible and made us all feel like we were in on a private joke -- private to 38 million viewers. In this talk, we'll discuss how creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David pulled off this TV magic trick. Click here to register. |
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Parent/Teen Paint Party Friday, May 20, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Do you have a teenager? Enjoy a fun evening of painting together. Step by step, with Melissa of Paint Party LI, you will paint two canvases that form one picture of nighttime dragonflies. Register here. |
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Cupcake Decorating Monday, May 23, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Come decorate two cupcakes of your choice with delicious fillings and toppings. Learn proper piping techniques, icing dos and don'ts, and the ins and outs of running a cupcake shop from Bellport’s own Cupcakes Galore owner Latasha. |
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After registering, please visit or call the Reference Desk (631-286-0818 x1) to select your flavor options for cake, filling and frosting. Registration limit one per South Country library card. |
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Finance 101 Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 - 8:00 PM This robust seminar will assess your personal money mindset and cover the five core competencies of financial literacy: Income, Budgeting, Saving, Borrowing, and Protecting. Learn how to create a personal financial strategy. |
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Presenter: Nicole Murtsef, Financial Services Professional, New York Life Insurance Company Agent. Click here to register. |
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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 dye (fuchsia, yellow, turquoise), enough to complete up to 9 projects. Click here to register. 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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Bees: The Life of the Hive and Its Keeper Thursday, May 26, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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Learn about the importance of bees, threats they face and about the daily life of the Queen, the drone and the worker bee. Hear the beekeeper’s experience and see the beekeeper’s tools, suit and a small hive without the bees. Additionally, learn about the bee dance called the “Wiggle Waggle” which bees do to communicate. Lastly, enjoy a taste of local honey. |
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Kick off your weekend with a friendly game of chance -- and a chance to win prizes. Call the library or click the links above to register for one or both dates. |
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Landscape Troubleshooting Tuesday, May 31, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Become a plant detective! Follow the lead of the Cornell Diagnostic Lab staff to discover how a photo of your yard tells a story about disease, pests, or horticulture practices that could hinder growth. |
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This fun and informative presentation includes a Q&A session with a plant expert who will help you solve some of your own landscape issues. Click here to register. |
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South Country Book Discussion Register for either in-person or virtual. or Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 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: A novel about faith, science, religion, and family that tells the story of a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression and addiction, narrated by a sixth-year PhD candidate in neuroscience, studying the neural circuits of reward-seeking behavior in mice. |
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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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June Kit: Show pride with this easy rainbow tote bag. |
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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. |
 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 |
Patchogue-Medford Library |
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Note: This 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. |
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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