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Library News from South Country Library November 15, 2022 Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another. |
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Hello South Country Community, |
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Thank you to everyone who donated for the Great Give Back! All items from the supply drive and money from Pennies for Pets were donated to Almost Home Animal Rescue. We raised a total of $185! And here are the great items we collected: |
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The Library will close for Thanksgiving at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will reopen on Friday, November 25 at 9:30 AM. Happy Thanksgiving to all! South Country Library |
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Indoor Concert South Country String Band
Friday, November 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
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We are happy to welcome the South Country String Band for their first library show. Greg Smith, Larry Sribnick, and Hank Stone are good friends and fine local musicians who favor local venues. SCSB plays an eclectic mix of styles (pop, folk, and traditional) and original tunes with engaging harmonies. Audience participation is encouraged. |
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Winter Warmth Collection
Now through December 1 Drop-off box in the Children's Department
We are collecting NEW gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, earmuffs, and socks
for local families in need. |
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Items will be distributed by the Bellport Hagerman East Patchogue Alliance. |
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De-Stress with a Dog Wednesday, November 16 & Tuesday, November 22 4:30 - 5:30 PM, in the Children's Area The holiday season can be stressful or lonely, so we've invited a therapy dog to the library. No registration, all ages. Pet some of your stress away! |
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Our Black Friday Media Sale begins Monday, November 21, in the main hallway. $1 per item! DVDs, CDs, audio books, books, & cookbooks for Thanksgiving recipe ideas. |
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Supplies are still low in our Give or Take Food Pantry Please help us help your neighbors in need. We will very gratefully accept donations in the bin in our lobby of non-perishable food to help re-stock the pantry. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Our Give and Take Food Pantry provides food items for those in need, in the lobby anytime the library is open. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Please click an age group for program details & registration. |
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Dino Scavenger Hunt Elf on the Shelf Contest starts 11/25 Do a Dot Turkey drop-in program More Free Craft Kits Available every Saturday 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Brainfuse HelpNow Online Tutoring |
Book Box Stranger Things (1980s) Monthly Raffle Stranger Things VR & Other Games Teen Book Discussion Fear Street: Party Games Volunteer: Holiday Cards for Seniors Sign up for Advanced Battle of the Books Grades 9 - 12 |
Macramé Mirror Kit Knit & Crochet Circle Decorative Pillows Computer & Smartphone Class Bingo Groups for... English Learners Addiction Recovery Alzheimer's Caregivers |
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Gingerbread House registration begins December 1. Pick-up is December 7 through December 10. |
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Museum Passes & Discount Tickets |
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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. |
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NEW: We now have print-on-demand passes for the Guggenheim Museum and Sands Point Preserve. Click here and use the drop-down menu to choose your destination. |
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Trivia Congrats to the winners of the previous games: Debster won The '80s and Jay won Stranger Things! |
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Open November 15 - 17 Fast Food Nov. 16 is National Fast Food Day. How well do you know these popular fast food chains? |
Open November 22 - 24 Finish the Movie Title Can you finish the title of these popular movies? |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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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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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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 pmSun: 12:30 - 3:00 pm |
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