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Library News
from South Country Library
November 29, 2022
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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Hello South Country Community,
Our holiday season is stuffed, so let's cut right to the goodies!
~ South Country Library
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Our Black Friday Media Sale continues in the main hall.
$1 per item! DVDs, CDs, audio books, books, & cookbooks.
Buy five (5) items, get one (1) free!
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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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Gingerbread House registration begins December 1.
Pick-up is December 7 through December 10.
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Holiday Art & Craft Fair
presented by the South Bay Art Association
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, December 4, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
in our downstairs community room
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Stop by and shop for unique, handmade gifts!
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Green Screen Holiday Photos
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
in the Sanford Room
Have a holiday photo taken at the library. Choose from preselected backgrounds.
No registration required.
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No pets, please, and try to avoid wearing the color green, as it will interfere with the photography. Photos will be taken by library staff, not professional photographers, and will be sent to you via email.
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Indoor Concert
Alexander Wu: Holiday Magic Friday, December 9, 7:00 - 8:15 PM
in our downstairs community room
The library is very pleased to bring back pianist and music arranger, Alexander Wu.
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Take a winter's journey of favorite classics from around the world through traditional, classical, jazz, folk, Latin and holiday music. Seating is limited -- please register here.
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Santa Extravaganza
Wednesday, December 14, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
in the Children's Department
Drop in to meet Santa in a low-key environment. Children can make crafts and play with toys until they are ready to approach Santa. All ages, no registration. We'll also have magic reindeer food packets to take home, while supplies last.
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Family Holiday Movie and Pajama Party
Friday, December 16, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Registration begins Thursday, December 1, at 9:30 AM
Families can join us for a pajama party as we watch a classic holiday film, have some tasty treats, and decorate cookies. Space is limited -- registration is required.
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Holiday Train Trip
Saturday, December 17, 9:31 AM
Ronkonkoma LIRR Station
Get a discounted train ticket to
spend a day in New York City!
Register and pay by Friday, December 9.
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De-Stress with a Dog
Wednesday, December 21
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.
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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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Elf on the
Shelf Contest
Registration for December In-Person Programs begins 12/1
Disguise a
Gingerbread Man,
Holiday Card for
the Aging,
and more!
Take-Home
Craft & Activity Kits
Winter Birdhouse Kit,
Hanukkah Craft Kit,
and more!
More Free Craft Kits
Available every Saturday
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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Book Box
Winter Fun
Monthly Raffle
Holiday Music
Community Service
Green Screen Volunteers
Teen Advisory Group
Bookmarks for the Homebound
Teen Holiday Movie:
The Muppet
Christmas Carol
Teen Book Discussion
Recommended for You
Sign up for Advanced Battle of the Books
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Thursday Movies
Mack & Rita
Easter Sunday
L.I.'s Winter Birds
via Zoom
Defensive Driving
Nostalgia Movie Club
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Adult Book Discussion
The Glass Hotel
Enrichment Kit
for adults with special needs
Pine Cone Christmas Tree
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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:
Mindy won Fast Food and
Kailyn won Finish the Movie Title!
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Open Nov. 29 - Dec. 1
Where in the World?
Guess where in the world these fun facts originated.
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Open December 6 - 8
Sports
Test your general sports knowledge with this quiz.
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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