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Library News
from South Country Library
June 28, 2022
 
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
 
 
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Hello South Country Community,
 
Our Summer Reading Clubs start this week!
 
The Adult program opened on Monday.
Register at the Adult Reference Desk. Earn tickets in your reading log. 1 book read = 1 raffle ticket to enter for weekly prizes.
 
The Young Adult program opens Friday, July 1.
Register at the YA Desk. Earn points by reading books and completing activities. Trade points for raffle tickets to win great prizes!
 
The Children's program opens Friday, July 1.
Register at the Children's Desk. Bring your reading record each week for a weekly prize. Super readers earn raffle tickets for more prizes.
 
Discounted tickets for the Watch Hill Ferry are available for purchase at the Patron Services Desk. View our flyer for details. 
 
Notice regarding Sunday hours: From July 3 through September 4, the library will be closed on Sundays.
 
The library will be closed on Monday, July 4th. We wish all of you a safe and happy Independence Day!
 
~ South Country Library
P.S. You can view our July-August Newsletter here. 
 
Blood Drive at South Country Library
Friday, July 8, 1:00 - 7:00 PM
There is a critical need for blood donations. Give blood and you'll take home a limited-edition NY Mets t-shirt, PLUS you'll be entered to win tickets to a Mets game. View the event flyer here.
Click here to schedule an appointment
or call Annette Mims at (631) 286-0818 x230
 
Bring your donor card or ID with signature or photo. Masks must be worn.
Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be accepted if space permits. 
 
Eligibility: Healthy people age 17-75*, who weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. Eat well (low fat); drink fluids. No tattoos for past 12 months. Please let us know in advance if you require special assistance due to a disability.
 
*Age 16 or age 76 and older may donate with special consent forms.
 Call NY Blood Services at 1-800-688-0900 with medical eligibility questions.  
 
In the event of rain, the movie will be moved
inside the South Country Ambulance Company.
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
CHILDREN
 
Children's Summer Reading Club
 
Registration for July
In-Person Programs opens Friday, July 1st
Meet the Animals at CEED
Cupcake Decorating
Meet the Little Mermaid
Shark Encounter
and many more!
 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
 
Craft & Activity Kits
Sea Fossils
Pool Noodle Fish Friends
Home Depot Planter
Octopus Matching
Busy Bag
Shimmery Shiny
Mermaid Tail
 
Wednesday &
Saturday Craft Kits
 
Brainfuse Summer Skills Camp
TEENS
 
Battle of the Books
 
Teen Summer
Reading Club
 
Book Box
July: Beach Reads
 
Monthly Raffle
Who's That Pokémon?
 
Community Service
Garden Volunteers
Bookmarks for the Homebound
 
Tie Dye Craft Kit
 
Broadway
at the Library
Legally Blonde:
The Musical
 
Welcome to YA
 
Teen Books Club
Greetings from
Witness Protection!
by Jake Burt
 
ADULTS
 
Adult Summer
Reading Club
 
Thursday Movies
Licorice Pizza
Uncharted
 
Paint by Numbers Kit
 
New Home
Buyer Seminar
 
Herb Workshop at HOG
 
Computer & Smartphone Class
 
All About Streaming Services
 
Tai Chi &
Outdoor Qigong
 
Enrichment Kits
for Adults with Special Needs
Water Bead
Sensory Bottle
 
Museum Passes & Discounted Tickets
The Library offers free passes to select museums on Long Island & in NYC. We also provide access to discounted tickets to Splish Splash & the Long Island Aquarium.
Click here to learn more!
 
Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Sharon won Name That Tune: LGBTQIA
and SC won Juneteenth!
Open June 28 - June 30
Movies
Can you name the movie by its tagline?
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.
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.

 
Résumé & Cover
Letter Assistance
from
South Country Library
 
Job & Career
Counseling
from
Patchogue-Medford Library
 
Internet Connection/Connected Devices
If you need assistance to afford broadband (fast & reliable) internet service and internet connected devices, click here to see if you're eligible to apply to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
 
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments & Info
provided by Suffolk Dept. of Health Services.
Vaccines are available for everyone age 6 months and older at vaccination clinics around the county and at home for people confined to their homes.
Visit the above link or call 311.
 
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: Closed for the Summer
 
Curbside pickup available
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
 
 
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