|
|
Library News
from South Country Library
October 18, 2022
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
|
|
Hello South Country Community,
Families with Children, there are just a couple seats left in this month's in-person programs. November's programs open for registration on Tuesday, November 1 -- take a peek here.
~ South Country Library
P.S. Don't forget -- you can vote for our scarecrow, Pete the Cat, during this year's village scarecrow contest. Vote at the Patron Services desk, village stores, or via email: info@bellportvillageny.gov
|
|
|
The Great Give Back
October 1 - October 31
We are collecting pet food and
other items to be donated to the
Almost Home Animal Shelter.
Please consider donating what you can.
|
|
Paper Shredding, Drug Take Back, and E-Waste Collection
Saturday, November 5, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Presented by Brookhaven Town Councilman
Michael Loguercio and DIME Community Bank
|
|
Supplies are extremely low in our Give or Take Food Pantry
We are down to a handful of items.
We will very gratefully accept donations in the bin in our lobby. Please help us help your neighbors in need with non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity!
|
|
|
We are struggling to replenish our shelves. When we are able to do so, our Give and Take Food Pantry will be located in the lobby, available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open.
|
|
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
|
|
Monster
Scavenger Hunt
October
In-Person Programs
Lil' Monster Story & Craft
Peek-a-BOO!
and more
November
In-Person Programs
Registration begins 11/1
Mother Goose series
Sensory Bottle & Story
Little Dino Story & Craft
Thankful Little Turkeys
and more
Craft & Activity Kits
Flying Bat
Dino-shape Kit
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Brainfuse HelpNow Online Tutoring
|
Teen Book Discussion
Carrie
by Stephen King
Beginner Calligraphy
Community Service
Local Government 101
Green Screen Volunteers
Sign up for Advanced Battle of the Books
Grades 9 - 12
Book Box
Horror (Scary Books)
Monthly Raffle
Horror Movies
Stranger Things Day
November 5
|
Knit & Crochet Circle
What's New in Medicare 2023
Thursday Movies
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Thor: Love and Thunder
Adult Book Discussion
Such a Fun Age
by Kiley Reid
Bingo
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
for Adults with Special Needs
Cookies & Coloring
Craft Kit: Decorative Picture Frames
|
|
Museum Passes & Discount Tickets
|
|
The Library offers free passes to select museums on Long Island & in NYC. We also provide access to discounted tickets to Long Island Aquarium & the Bronx Zoo.
|
|
|
Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
BigLen won Musicians and Julie won General Knowledge!
|
|
Open October 18 - 20
TV: Streaming Shows
How well do you know these shows from streaming networks like Netflix and Hulu?
|
Open October 25 - 27
Horror Movie Villains
Can you name these
horror movie villains
from just their photos?
|
|
Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
|
|
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
starting November 1
Anonymous Age 18+
|
Join our South Country group if you are recovering from addiction and looking for support.
|
|
Do you or a friend need help finding resources to regain stability in life?
Angie and Kate are our social work interns from Stony Brook University. They can help with information, referrals, and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services, unemployment, food pantries, and more.
|
Mondays
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Angie Ghanie
aghanie@sctylib.org
Tuesdays & Fridays
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Kate Bollman
kbollman@sctylib.org
Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.
|
|
To make an appointment, email one of our interns (emails and days/times are above-right) or call the library at 631-286-0818 ext. 1.
SMART Recovery® group meetings will return in the future
on Tuesday evenings. Watch this space for updates!
|
|
Passport Services
We serve first-time applicants, minor applicants, adult applicants whose most recent passport was issued as a minor, and applicants who have lost their passports.
|
|
Hours are by appointment only.
You may also call us at 631-286-0818 x1.
Not included in our service: renewing a passport.
Printed forms are available by the Reference Desk.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
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.
|
|
from
South Country Library
|
Patchogue-Medford Library
|
|
Note: This assistance program is provided by the federal government, not South Country Library.
|
|
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
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|